Edwards Law

05/29/2026

Who Pays Closing Costs in Georgia? A Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide

One of the most common questions we hear from both buyers and sellers is: “What am I actually paying at closing?” The answer in Georgia follows a general pattern, but it’s also negotiable. What Buyers Typically Pay As a buyer, your closing costs generally include lender fees, the appraisal, prepaid interest, escrow deposits for taxes and insurance, title search and examination fees, owner’s title insurance, the Georgia intangible recording tax, and your share of the attorney’s fee....

One of the most common questions we hear from both buyers and sellers is: “What am I actually paying at closing?” The answer in Georgia follows a general pattern, but it’s also negotiable. What Bu…

05/28/2026

One question every homebuyer should ask at closing. Your attorney should welcome it, not rush past it. 🏠⚖️ Share this with someone who’s about to close.

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Office Address:
3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-341-9377
Visit us at: www.edwardslawatl.com

05/15/2026

Do I Need a Will or a Trust in Georgia?

It’s one of the first questions we get from new clients: “Should I get a will or a trust?” The honest answer is that it depends. However, not in a vague, unhelpful way. There are specific factors that point clearly in one direction or the other. What a Will Does A will is the foundation of most estate plans. It lets you name who inherits your assets, designate an executor, and name guardians for minor children....

It’s one of the first questions we get from new clients: “Should I get a will or a trust?” The honest answer is that it depends. However, not in a vague, unhelpful way. There are specific factors …

04/30/2026

What to Expect at Your Georgia Real Estate Closing

You’ve found the house, negotiated the price, and survived the inspection. Now comes closing day. If this is your first home purchase, the closing itself can feel like a mystery. Here’s what actually happens so you can walk in prepared. Before Closing Day Most of the work happens before you sit down at the table. Your lender finalizes the loan, the closing attorney reviews the title commitment and closing documents, and the title search confirms there are no outstanding liens....

You’ve found the house, negotiated the price, and survived the inspection. Now comes closing day. If this is your first home purchase, the closing itself can feel like a mystery. Here’s what actua…

04/15/2026

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Georgia

Nobody likes thinking about it. But if you pass away without a will in Georgia, the state has a plan for your assets and there’s a good chance it doesn’t match what you would have chosen. Georgia’s intestacy laws are a set of default rules that determine who inherits your property when you don’t leave instructions. They’re rigid, they’re impersonal, and they don’t account for the nuances of your family....

Nobody likes thinking about it. But if you pass away without a will in Georgia, the state has a plan for your assets and there’s a good chance it doesn’t match what you would have chosen. Georgia’…

03/31/2026

Caught in the Middle: Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation

If you’re in your late thirties, forties, or early fifties, there’s a good chance you’re being pulled in two directions at once. Your kids need your attention, your time, and your money. And increasingly, so do your aging parents. Financial planners call this the “sandwich generation” and if you’re living it, you already know the feeling. The families who navigate this season best are the ones who plan through it, not around it....

If you’re in your late thirties, forties, or early fifties, there’s a good chance you’re being pulled in two directions at once. Your kids need your attention, your time, and your money. And incre…

09/09/2025

🎉 From passive scrolling to picking paint swatches — they did it! 🏡💍

After two years of “just looking” and a spring sprint to find the one, this power couple is officially HOMEOWNERS in ATL! 🥂

Big thanks to for the stellar referral and for pulling off some scheduling jiu-jitsu at the finish line.

Closings can get chaotic, but with MVP agents and a detail-obsessed closing attorney (hi 👋🏾), order can rise from the ashes of real estate madness. 😅🔥📑

Now let’s pop the bubbly — and maybe finally open the group text with Zillow links for the last time. 😉

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Office Address:
3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-341-9377
Visit us at: www.edwardslawatl.com