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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Georgia on
Q: What is a business trust? And how does one purchase a business that is owned by a trust and an individual? Thanks
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answered on Jul 7, 2023

A business trust is a legal entity that holds and manages property or assets for the benefit of beneficiaries. It is formed through a trust agreement, where a trustee holds legal title to the assets and manages them according to the terms of the trust.

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1 Answer | Asked in Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Will a quick claim deed with no language stating that a merger would not taking place cancel a deed to secure debt ?

I had the deed to secure debt due to a loan with property owner

two years later due to ongoing financial help half interest in the deed was quick deeded into my name The property has foreclosed and the homeowners accosiation is vying for a portion of the excess funds and there position is... View More

Glenn M. Lyon
Glenn M. Lyon
answered on Feb 9, 2022

I don't follow your posting and the situation is likely too complicated for an online forum like this anyway. You should retain a local real estate attorney to advise you. And just FYI, it is called a "quit claim deed."

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Georgia on
Q: Should my fiancé purchase a home before or after marriage with the deed only being in his name? We don’t have a prenup.

His parents want to purchase a home for him, after we get married with it only being in their sons name. I own 100% of My business, in which I had initially planned to co-own with my future husband; is successful & profitable. If he purchases a home before we get married, solely in his name,... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2020

You need to speak with an attorney in detail about your situation. Any bought prior to the marriage is pre-marital property. If the house is purchased after the wedding, it is marital property, regardless of whose name it's titled in.

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1 Answer | Asked in Mergers & Acquisitions, Divorce and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: Can my ex take our minor children on vacation internationally w/out my consent? Even if nothing in our papers on travel?
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answered on Aug 29, 2017

If there is nothing in the paperwork about travel, you both are free to take the children on vacation where you wish during your parenting time.

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