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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Emerson Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

The Peck Group, LC

4.8
33 Reviews

  • Serving Sandy Springs, GA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Over 20 years of solving tax problems and developing tax plans for individuals and businesses.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Resolution, Tax Representation, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Jason W. Peck
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The Peck Group, LC

4.8
33 Reviews

  • Serving Marietta, GA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Over 20 years of solving tax problems and developing tax plans for individuals and businesses.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Resolution, Tax Representation, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Jason W. Peck
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Blaska Holm LLC

4.7
4 Reviews

  • Serving Roswell, GA

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Winning Together: Your Fight is Our Fight

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Civil Practice, and 22 more

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Katherine Blaska Dodd
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Blaska Holm LLC

4.7
4 Reviews

  • Serving Sandy Springs, GA

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Winning Together: Your Fight is Our Fight

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Civil Practice, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

Katherine Blaska Dodd
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J.F. Tenney Law LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Marietta, GA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • One of Atlanta's Premier Domestic and International Business and Tax Law Firm J.F. Tenney is a seasoned pro with 35 years in the business.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Taxation, and 10 more

James Tenney
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Bomar Law Firm, LLC

5.0
136 Reviews

  • Serving Roswell, GA

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Resolving Issues With The IRS And Other Tax Authorities In Addition to Other Business Law Matters. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Accounting Law, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jeffrey Cohen
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Bomar Law Firm, LLC

5.0
136 Reviews

  • Serving Sandy Springs, GA

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Resolving Issues With The IRS And Other Tax Authorities In Addition to Other Business Law Matters. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Accounting Law, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jeffrey Cohen
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Bomar Law Firm, LLC

5.0
136 Reviews

  • Serving Marietta, GA

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Resolving Issues With The IRS And Other Tax Authorities In Addition to Other Business Law Matters. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Accounting Law, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jeffrey Cohen
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Charles M. Hall, P.C.

4.6
2 Reviews

  • Serving Marietta, GA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Mr. Hall was admitted to the Georgia Bar in June of 1975, and has been engaged in the private practice of law for over 37 years, with experience in a wide range of areas, civil... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial Practice, Corporate Law, and 3 more

Charles M. Hall
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Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach, LLP

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  • Serving Marietta, GA

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • We offer our commitment to meticulous case preparation, creative use of the law, hard work, and delivering value.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice Firm Concentrating In Trusts, Estates, and 7 more

Harmon Caldwell Jr.
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The Peck Group, LC

4.8
33 Reviews

  • Serving Roswell, GA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Over 20 years of solving tax problems and developing tax plans for individuals and businesses.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Resolution, Tax Representation, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Jason W. Peck
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Elder Law Firm PLLC

5.0
38 Reviews

  • 1558 Ridenour Parkway, N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Shelley Elder
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LaFon & Hall

5.0
11 Reviews

  • 1301 Bombay Lane, Roswell, GA 30076-5823

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • General Civil Practice, Commercial Collections, Real Estate, Family, Probate, Corporations and Trial Practice

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Commercial Collections, and 5 more

Kyle Lafon
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Thrift McLemore

4.9
650 Reviews

  • 1000 Parkwood Circle SE, Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30339+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers3 awards

  • Thrift McLemore is a real estate, business, and estate planning law firm. Our clients range from individuals and families to multimillion-dollar businesses.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Real Estate, and 113 more

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Stephanie Eban
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McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe LLP

4.6
215 Reviews

  • 111 Bridgepoint Plaza, Suite 300, Rome, GA 30161+1 location

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • North Georgia; Corporate Law; Family Law; Divorce; Employment Law; Personal Injury; Wills, Trusts, Estates; Real Estate; Criminal Defense and Civil Appeals; Workers... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil and Criminal Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts, Banking Law, and 23 more

Benjamin Stell
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Josie Redwine, P.C.

4.7
22 Reviews

  • 2440 Sandy Plains Road, Buillding 7, Marietta, GA 30066

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption Law, Wills, and 2 more

Josie Redwine
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Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

  • 100 Galleria Pkwy., Ste. 1600, Atlanta, GA 30339-5948

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Dyer Rusbridge Argo, P.C.

  • 687 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114

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Mari Legal Group, LLC

  • 5 S. Public Square, Suite 301, Cartersville, GA 30120

Victoria Rowan, PC

  • 8641 Dorris Rd., Ste. 240C, Marietta, GA 30068

Turner & Anderson, P.C.

  • 4396 Earney Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188

Stephen L. Camp, P.C.

  • 4679 Newell Dr., Marietta, GA 30062

Law Office of Bruce P. Hain

  • 907 Shaftoe St., N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152-6999

Robert I. Donovan, P.C.

  • 237 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060-2063

The Law Office of Raegan M. King

  • 1827 Powers Ferry Road Building One, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30339

Blackford & Blackford, PC

  • 4493 Austell Rd., Austell, GA 30106-1858

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Kathryn Mulkey, Attorney at Law

  • 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075

Oren Ross & Associates

  • 200 Galleria Pkwy. S.E., Ste. 1880, Atlanta, GA 30339

Raymond P. Carpenter Attorney at Law

  • 625 Colonial Park Dr., Ste. 201, Roswell, GA 30075

R.T. Gordon, P.C.

  • 416 Eagle Ridge Trail, Canton, GA 30114

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can we resolve this real estate tax situation?

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Answered by attorney Tony Mankus (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Mankus & Marchan, Ltd.
Based on the information you provided, you mother is not legally responsible for the real estate taxes on the property, your stepfather's brother is. If the real estate taxes are not paid, the property will be sold for taxes by the County. If they are not redeemed withing a certain time limit, title to the property will pass to the tax purchaser after notice and hearing.
Based on the information you provided, you mother is not legally responsible for the real estate taxes on the property, your stepfather's brother is. If the real estate taxes are not paid, the property will be sold for taxes by the County. If they are not redeemed withing a certain time limit, title to the property will pass to the tax purchaser after notice and hearing.
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What is the law regarding selling my mother's home after she is put in assisted living?

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Answered by attorney William L Spern (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of William L. Spern
You must establish a guardianship and conservatorship for her. You would then petition the court for authority to sell the house.
You must establish a guardianship and conservatorship for her. You would then petition the court for authority to sell the house.

Does she have a right to sell the home and keep the money from the sale?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
If your sister is operating as the attorney in fact, she is a fiduciary and must act in your mother's best interest. She does have the power to sell the home and use the monies to provide for your mother.
If your sister is operating as the attorney in fact, she is a fiduciary and must act in your mother's best interest. She does have the power to sell the home and use the monies to provide for your mother.
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