Areas of Practice

This list is not exhaustive, but is a list of the areas within which we frequently practice. An unlisted area of practice does not indicate that Your Hometown Attorney, LLC will not represent in that area of law. If, however, Your Hometown Attorney, LLC is unable to provide you and your case with legal representation, efforts will be made to give you information about attorneys, firms, organizations, or professionals that may be able to assist you further. Under no circumstances do we provide tax advice as we are not certified or trained tax professionals.

REAL ESTATE

From simple deed preparation and recording for general property transfers to bank-financed or cash sales, we’re there to give you the best experience in real estate closings and property transfers!

  • Review of your real estate needs

  • Title Examinations

  • Certificates of Title

  • Title Transfers/ Name Removal Or Addition

  • Real Estate Deed Preparation, Filing and Recording

  • Cash Closings

  • Financed Closings

  • Refinances

  • Owner Financed Closings

  • Title Insurance

  • Foreclosures

  • Tax Sales

  • Quiet Title

  • Road Abandonment and Acquisition

  • Judgment Enforcement: General Liens, Materialsmen/ Contractor Liens, HOA Liens

  • Special Master Services


BUSINESS FORMATION

Creating, forming, and administering a new business requires a large amount of time and effort on the part of new business owners. There are a number of required documents, registrations, and questions that one may have in the process of not only forming the business, but also in running it. We will be there to help each step of the way. We offer extensive and inclusive Business Formation Packages as well as a la carte options to help you not only form a business, but a plan to operate that business with support from our office that fits your needs.

  • Registration with Georgia Secretary of State

  • Acquisition of an Employer Tax Identification Number

  • Tradename Registration

  • Referrals for various entrepreneurial endeavors

  • Business Formation: Corporations, Subsidiary Corporations (Scorps), Limited Liability Companies (LLC); Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP); Limited Partnerships (LLLP)

  • Operating Agreements

  • Bylaws

  • Stock Certificates and Record Keeping

  • Annual Reviews

  • Annual Renewals

  • Registered Agent Services

  • Succession Planning

  • Sales of Businesses, including property

  • Dissolution of your business

LEGACY PLANNING: WILLS & TRUSTS


Have you taken the time to think about what will happen to your assets when you are no longer physically here to supervise them? Have you made sure there are plans in place in the event of a catastrophic event or accident that may leave you unable to make decisions in regards to your physical care, finances, and/or property? Do you need help in making sure the plans you already have in place are proper?

We don’t believe in simply “producing paperwork” here. There are plenty of online services that can do that for you. Rather, when you choose to plan your estate through us, we provide a personalized experience with a professional who can see the “Big Picture”. We look beyond today to figure out tomorrow’s implications and tailor your plan to your wants, needs, and wishes taking into consideration your individual family dynamics, assets, and debts. You aren’t planning for your passing, but, rather, you are planning for the beginning of your legacy and the future of your loved ones.

  • Wills

  • Trusts

  • Advance Healthcare Directives (Living Wills)

  • Power(s) of Attorney - Limited, General, and Durable

  • Planning for Care of Pets

  • Protection Plans for your Children

  • Business Succession Planning

  • Memorial Service Planning

GUARDIAN ad LITEM

Are you an attorney seeking a Guardian Ad Litem for your custody, probate, or juvenile matter in Columbia, Wilkes, McDuffie, or Lincoln Counties? Attorney Shelton is a trained Guardian ad Litem available to meet your needs!

PROBATE MATTERS


There are several probate services that Your Hometown Attorney, LLC offers. From helping a special needs child coming into adulthood to seniors needing extra care and attention, to the passing of a loved one, we have you covered.

  • Guardian Ad Litem Services

  • Guardianship

  • Conservatorship

  • Year’s Support

  • Uncontested Will Probate

  • Uncontested Estate Administration

  • Special Needs Children Protection Advisement

BANKRUPTCY & BEYOND: CREDITOR REPRESENTATION

Often, those who are owed money by someone else do not realize they have rights that can and should be protected. More often than not, Creditors do not know a Debtor has filed for protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code until they receive notice from the court. This notice serves as an “alarm” to creditors. First, it alerts them that a Debtor has filed for protection under the Bankruptcy Code. Second, it alerts them that they must cease all collection efforts for a specified amount of time, perhaps indefinitely, under the Bankruptcy Code. Thirdly, it alerts them that they have rights and they must take action to protect those rights.

A Creditor’s best plan of action is to consult with an attorney who is not only experienced with Bankruptcy Litigation, but specifically Bankruptcy Litigation as it pertains to representing Creditors under the Bankruptcy Code. To assert and protect your rights, certain forms must be filed with the court under the court’s rules and regulations. There may be a need for Motions or attendance and representation at hearings to ensure that you are getting the best protection available.

If you are a Creditor in need of representation in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle, or Northern District(s) of Georgia, Your Hometown Attorney, LLC has the experience and capabilities to represent you from the Proof of Claim through Adversary Proceedings and Motions. We see you through to the finish line! Contact Turner Jones Legal, LLC to see how we can help you fully realize your rights under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Our services are specifically limited to creditors in the bankruptcy courts of the State of Georgia. We do not offer bankruptcy services for those seeking to file bankruptcy.


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