A deposition is part of the pre-trial discovery procedure during which you will answer questions from the defendant’s attorney, and it has the potential to completely alter the course of your personal injury case. Despite lacking a judge or jury,…
Estate planning and the creation of a will involves outlining the allocation of assets following death. An important component of estate planning is something many people don’t even think about until themselves or a family member is filing their will: taxes.…
After a loved one’s death, the last thing you want to deal with is the paperwork associated with the event, such as arranging funeral services, closing bills, dealing with bank accounts, and more. Amidst all the grief and emotional turmoil,…
When it comes to your business, we at Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C. know just how much blood, sweat, and tears go into keeping it thriving and successful. Unfortunately, due to the inevitability of business disputes, many people find…
Establishing and operating a business enterprise is the basis for the American dream. Determining whether to run your business as an S corporation, C corporation, limited liability companies (LLC), or other business entity will depend on your individual goals. This…
Negligent Entrustment Under the negligent entrustment doctrine, a car owner may be liable for injuries that were caused by another person’s negligence if a car owner knowingly entrusted their car to an incompetent driver. Negligent entrustment requires proof of the…
By: James C. Busch On February 13, 1992 in the case of Palmer et al. vs. Duncan Wholesale, Inc., Case Number S91G0484 the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Georgia Court of Appeals pertaining to certain aspects of…
The Difference Between Escrow & Escrow Accounts First-time home buyers are often confronted with many confusing and unfamiliar terms, most of which are essential for any future homeowner to understand. This is especially true of those that refer to purchasing…
What Is a 1031 Exchange? Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows buyers and sellers to exchange property of equal or near value in lieu of trading money for property, which would be subject to immediate taxation. Also called…
What Happens to Debt After Death Debts typically don’t just disappear after the debtors are deceased, nor are creditors typically inclined to let outstanding balances remain unpaid. At this point, debts are transferred to the estate and paid off in…
Normally, when someone passes away without leaving behind a will (or has property and assets not named in their will), their estate must go through an in-court process called probate. At this point, the court will handle your loved one’s…
Why Legal Validity Is Essential to Construction Contracts Contracts play a central role in the construction industry. A legitimate, correctly-formulated contract can provide clarity when business disputes arise or when another party fails to uphold their end of a deal.…