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What Do You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Disclosure Forms?

The new “Know Before You Owe” or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began in Oct. 2015. The new
The new “Know Before You Owe” or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began in Oct. 2015. The new rule has created new mortgage disclosure forms and has change the way real estate transaction are processed and closed.

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are
If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are positive signs for the real estate market but what are the professionals witnessing.

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are
If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are positive signs for the real estate market but what are the professionals witnessing.

What Does the New Federal Tax Law Mean to You?

In mid-December the U.S. House and Senate passed a passed a tax bill that did several things to affect your taxes included making several
In mid-December the U.S. House and Senate passed a passed a tax bill that did several things to affect your taxes included making several temporary tax breaks permanent.

What are Guardianships and Conservatorships?

For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that
For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that prevents them from caring for themselves or managing their finances or property.

Even with Satellite Mapping Disputes Still Arise Concerning Plats

While satellite mapping using GPS has improved surveying practices since the late 1990’s, problems with old plats may still persist. Generally, the older the
While satellite mapping using GPS has improved surveying practices since the late 1990’s, problems with old plats may still persist. Generally, the older the plat, and the more rural the location, the more likely the plat contains one or more errors.

Daily Sports Fantasy Web Sites, Are They Legal?

If you’ve watched any sporting events on TV this fall or listened to them on the radio, you’ve heard the commercials for daily sports
If you’ve watched any sporting events on TV this fall or listened to them on the radio, you’ve heard the commercials for daily sports fantasy games. Fantasy sports leagues have been around a long time with nearly 60 million people taking part in them.

Child Custody Relocation

Child custody can be challenging under normal circumstances, even with both parents living in the same town. But when the custodial parent – the
Child custody can be challenging under normal circumstances, even with both parents living in the same town. But when the custodial parent – the parent who has physical custody of a child – wants to relocate with the child.

How an Attorney Can Help When You are Buying or Selling a Home

Home buying is a complex process and even more so when it’s your first home. No doubt, buying a home will be the largest
Home buying is a complex process and even more so when it’s your first home. No doubt, buying a home will be the largest and most significant purchase you will make in your life. It also involves the law of real property, which is unique and raises special issues of practice.

Why You Need a Will

Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only can a Will
Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only can a Will legally protect your spouse, children, and assets, it can also spell out exactly how you would like things handled after you have passed on.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

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