Call Us: Identity theft is a crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal information in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Credit card fraud, together with thefts from checking and savings accounts represent around two-thirds of the estimated 10 million identity thefts perpetrated upon Americans each year. Cleaning up the mess identity thieves leave behind can be a very stressful experience that can cost you time, money, and access to credit. The best strategy for dealing with […]
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Why You Should Have a Will
Planning for distribution of your property and naming the proper person to take care of business after your death is not something that most people look forward to talking about. However, it is important to consider what you can do in your Will, but perhaps more important is to consider what happens if you die without a Will. Many people think that everything goes to the husband or wife at the time of death, and this is only true in Georgia if you have […]
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Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
No one wants to think about how their property will be handled in the event of an accident or some other type of incapacity. You may believe that your family or friends will be able to take care of everything for you while you are recuperating from an illness or surgery. In order to make sure that your designated friend or family member has the power to conduct business on your behalf, pay bills, talk to banks, and so many other jobs, you need […]
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Attorney Jennifer Stakich Walker Admitted to The Florida Bar
Attorney Jennifer Stakich Walker was admitted to The Florida Bar on April 24, 2017 and is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts. She represents clients throughout the State of Florida in the areas of estate planning and residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Law Firm Adopts Policies and Procedures For Compliance With The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Dover Miller Karras Langdale & Brantley recently adopted policies and procedures for compliance with the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau, established by the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, in an effort to promote quality service, provide ongoing employee training, and meet legal and market requirements. Through the American Land Title Association’s Best Practices Framework, which has been worked out by conferring with the CFPB, there is a lengthy procedure with which we, as title agents, have complied called Best Practices Procedures. These […]
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