Recent Blog Posts
Supreme Court Ruling Directly Impacts Georgia Law on Taxation of Trust Income
In a decision that presents meaningful income tax planning opportunities for Georgia residents, especially business owners and wealthy families, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in North Carolina Department of Revenue v. The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust, 588 U.S. ____, that North Carolina violated the due process clause of the U.S. Constitution… Read More »
The Impact of a Business Partner’s Divorce
Maintaining good relationships with business partners and other key personnel in a company is essential to smooth and effective operation and avoiding potential business law issues. For business partners and executives, a marital divorce among this group can detrimentally affect business operations. Advanced planning by the business and its owners is vital. Effective planning… Read More »
When is it Time to Update Your Estate Plan?
Estate plans — when structured properly — can help you accomplish many things. They allow you to maintain control of your assets, yet protect you should you become incapacitated. They take care of your family and pets. If carefully crafted, they reduce fees, taxes, stress, and time delays. Estate plans can even keep your… Read More »
Are You a Small Business Owner? What Would Happen to Your Business if You Could No Longer Be There?
Preparing for your possible incapacity or death is vital to the survival of your small business. Without proper planning, your business could be disrupted, harming your customers, employees, vendors, and ultimately, your family. For this reason, proactive financial planning, including creating business succession and estate plans, is key. Following are some helpful tips on… Read More »
Three Legal Things to Do After a Scary Health Diagnosis
A scary health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically challenging. For instance, how do you take care of your family if you are physically incapacitated? In addition to working closely with your medical providers, consider these three legal tips: Check with your attorney to make sure your estate plan is up to date. Are… Read More »
Legal Strategies for Managing Board and Shareholder Disputes
Corporate directors and shareholders want their company to succeed to the fullest extent possible in a harmonious manner, an achievement equally borne of business savvy and sound business law practices. The vision and path for how to reach this place though can diverge greatly and lead directors and shareholders into complicated, heated disputes over… Read More »
REMINDER: Annual Registrations Due to Georgia Secretary of State by April 1, 2019
All entities formed or registered to do business in the State of Georgia must file an annual registration with the Secretary of State, between January 1st and April 1st of each year, in order to remain in good standing. Filing the annual registration provides a current record of an entity’s management structure, correct mailing… Read More »
