If you happen to be a property owner in the beautiful state of Georgia and are currently seeking professional legal assistance regarding eviction proceedings from your residential rental properties, then it's absolutely crucial to gain a solid understanding of the basic principles of the eviction process. It's equally important to recognize how our dedicated law firm can offer an unparalleled level of service to you in this complex situation…..

When it comes to handling the legal aspects of a real estate transaction, many people wonder whether they should hire a local attorney or not. Here are the top five reasons why choosing Your Hometown Attorney, specifically, can be a great decision…

When it comes to handling the legal aspects of a real estate transaction, many people wonder whether they should hire a local attorney or not. Here are the top five reasons why choosing Your Hometown Attorney, specifically, can be a great decision…

Estate planning is a vital part of personal finance and asset management. Yet, it can often be complex and intimidating, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal intricacies involved. That's where we come in. Our job, and indeed our passion, is to make this process as simple, understandable, and beneficial for you as possible.

When it comes to real estate transactions and transfers in Georgia, one common type of deed that is often used is the Quitclaim Deed. But what exactly is a Quitclaim Deed and how does it work?

Are you a homeowner in Georgia? If so, the Homestead Exemption could potentially save you a significant amount on your property taxes. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about registering for the Homestead Exemption in Georgia.

Recently there have been proposals and recommendations to various Lenders and Buyers advising them to forego title insurance and to, instead, utilize an Attorney Opinion Letter. The news even made it into major news publications. In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss why this may not be the best advice or course of action for lenders or buyers…

Top 5 Common Misconceptions About the Probate Process (Generally)

Probate can be a complex and often misunderstood legal process. This post (and our mission) aims to debunk some of the most common misconceptions surrounding probate. Clearing up these misunderstandings will not only help individuals navigate the probate process more effectively but also shed light on the expertise provided by Your Hometown Attorney, a local and experienced Probate Attorney.

Year’s Support is a petition entered into probate courts in Georgia that are a very unique case in and of themselves. We often have questions about this type of filing and wanted to address our Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about this type of probate case.

Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and dealing with legal matters only add to the stress. One important legal document that helps distribute a person's assets after their death is a will. However, not everyone takes the time to create a will before passing away. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of dying without a will in the state of Georgia.

Having powers of attorney and will are an important part of estate planning. However, simply creating these legal documents is not enough. It is equally important to regularly review and update them to ensure they accurately reflect your wishes and protect your interests. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 10 reasons why it is crucial to have your powers of attorney and will reviewed by a knowledgeable and experienced Estate Planning Attorney, like Your Hometown Attorney.

You’re sitting at the closing table.  You go over countless pages and documents detailing your loan (or mortgage) information.  You receive a summary of that loan information in your closing disclosure (or settlement statement).  It explains you will pay this much per month.  You sign. You walk away, happy it’s over. The first year or so goes by, and BOOM! You’re hit with Payment Change Notice.  Your payment has gone up!  But WHY?

Real Estate Attorneys Are Receiving Alerts - Title insurance agencies and real estate attorneys across the state are sounding the alarm and sharing their “war stories” of finding fraudulent conveyances of real property - both residential and commercial. People are creating, filing, and recording fraudulent deeds to transfer property into their business or individual names.  They then convey the property through a sale to an unsuspecting buyer.  All the while, the real owners have no idea their property has been sold to someone else.

Specific Considerations for Individuals Jointly Owning Property. When property is inherited, gifted, or purchased by two or more individuals, the deed will specifically name any and all individuals receiving the property. These individuals are known typically as “Parties of the Second Part,” and/or “Grantees.” How these people own the property is based upon the language following the specific naming of the Grantees and language throughout the deed itself…

We first want to express our condolences and heartfelt prayers for you during your time of loss.  We know this can be a difficult time, not only emotionally, but also physically and financially.  We encourage you to seek out help from loved ones, friends, neighbors, churches, and organizations as you try to navigate the immediate time following the loss of a loved one.  There is no rush to “get things handled” while you’re in the middle of grieving such a loss….

Part 2 in the Georgia Tax Sale Series. You’ve purchased a property at the local county courthouse through a tax sale. Congratulations! You’ve officially made your investment. But, now what? In Georgia, the buyer of the tax deed does not immediately take possession of the property...

Today we introduce the first in a series of posts outlining the procedures and considerations for individuals considering purchasing a property at a tax sale. In an effort to collect some or all of the money owed on a property, the local tax commissioner will often execute a non-judicial tax sale…

As a real estate firm that offers closing on real property, we get this question a lot. “Can you mail me my closing documents and let me sign them and send them back to you?” The short answer, as is the case with many legal questions, is “maybe.”

The legal world is full of terms and definitions the general public does not know - either because they’ve never heard them or because someone has never explained them in a way they can understand. Your Hometown Attorney strives to not only represent our community, but educate it. Below, we cover a list of actions and terms used in the context of probate court in Georgia and how they could suddenly become very relevant to you or your loved ones very quickly.

When people hear the words “estate planning,” the first thought or image that comes to their minds is typically dollar signs. “Estate planning” is often equated in the public eye as being only for the ultra-wealthy or people with a number of assets. However, that is simply not true. Estate planning is for everyone. As an Estate Planning Attorney, it is not only my role to help my clients create their estate plan, but I believe my most crucial role is to educate my clients and the general public about estate planning, including what it is, who it is for, and why it is necessary…..