Most Americans Do Not Have An Estate Plan
According to a recent survey outlined in an article by CNBC, only 33% of Americans have a will, living trust, or other end-of-life document prepared. Getting started on an estate plan is easy and [...]
Practical Use of Rule 68 Settlement Offers in Georgia Tort Cases
In Georgia tort cases, offers of settlement under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-68 (“Rule 68 Offer of Settlement”) can be a practical tool in trying to obtain a resolution without need for trial. A Rule 68 [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
Executive Order Impacting Construction Businesses
A recent Executive Order will impact an estimated 200,000 construction workers and their employers, as outlined in an article by Reuters. Various construction industry groups have submitted a letter to the White House in opposition [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
The Georgia Uniform Mediation Act Provides More Certainty to Domestic and International Mediations in Georgia
With enactment of the Georgia Uniform Mediation Act (“GUMA”), O.C.G.A. § 9-17-1 et seq., effective July 1, 2021, Georgia stands out as an attractive location for resolution of domestic and international commercial disputes. In [...]
Thank You From Burkhalter Law!
As 2021 comes to a close, the team at Burkhalter Law would like to thank our business owner clients and advisors for the trust they have placed in our firm to manage their legal needs. We [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
Associates’ Campaign for Legal Services
During this time of giving, we want to focus on the pro-bono organizations in our Atlanta community. Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." Many pro-bono organizations have experienced an increased [...]
Are Your Important Documents Safe?
Do you know where and how your important documents are stored? Are they safely secure and available to access when needed or in case of an emergency? If you don’t know, or are not [...]
A Cautionary Tale About Designating Beneficiaries of 401(k) Accounts
Most 401(k) retirement plans are governed by the Employment Retirement Act of 1979 (“ERISA”). If you are married and want to leave your retirement benefits to anyone other than your spouse, did you know [...]