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February 7, 2025

How Do You Resolve the Issue of Who Should Be In Charge of Your Parent’s Estate

Many issues arise when your last parent passes away if that parent does not have a will and has more than one child. Over 70% of the people pass away without a Will. Therefore, it is most likely your family will face this situation one...

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January 31, 2025

Did you Leave Property to More Than One Person Jointly in a Will?

Suppose your Will leaves real estate for any other property to two or more people jointly. In that case, the Georgia Court of Appeals has determined that such a device is to the beneficiaries as tenants in common. This means that each of the beneficiaries...

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January 29, 2025

Hughes and Associates’ Mark Stuckey Succeeds In His First Jury Trial

We proudly announce that Mark Stuckey succeeded in his first jury trial on Wednesday, February 7th. Mr. Stuckey began the morning by calling jurors about a will contest matter. After the judge issued rulings on several key evidentiary matters, the opposing council sought an opportunity...

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Corporate Transparency Act Declared Unconstitutional

December 26, 2024

Texas Federal Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) Unconstitutional

A Texas Federal Court declared the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) unconstitutional and issued an injunction stopping the Internal Revenue Service from enforcing the CTA’s provisions. This means all companies previously under the law required to file various identifying information with the IRS is no longer...

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January 10, 2024

What to Do When You Think Someone is Taking Advantage of Your Parents

If you suspect someone is exploiting your parents financially, it is crucial to take appropriate steps to safeguard their well-being. Consider having your parents evaluated by a neurologist to assess any potential mental incapacity, as this is a common factor in instances of elder financial...

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July 19, 2023

Suing Someone Who’s Dead

More often than you’d imagine, probate attorneys bump up against a statute of limitations only to find out the defendant is dead. But you can’t sue someone who’s dead unless you follow very specific procedures. What do you do? Whom do you sue? We get...

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