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Over half of American adults have given someone a power of attorney A power of attorney allows someone to make decisions on your behalf as a fiduciary and grants them a great deal of authority over your affairs Designating an agent to act under a power of attorney is one of the first steps many hellip

It is often that parties will enter into a business relationship based on an oral agreement While in most instances an oral agreement can be enforced if the parties understandings or recollections of that agreement differ the possibilities of a dispute are substantial Other times the parties do have a written agreement but it is hellip

The purpose of guardianships and conservatorships is to protect aging adults When an adult becomes unable to care for him or herself due to injury illness or old age a judge may deem it necessary for another person to manage the incapacitated adult s daily life a guardian or financial affairs a conservator Sadly however it hellip

When it comes time for estate planning you ll need to decide which tools are best for you and your family Living trusts have gained some popularity but many Americans are still unclear about what a living trust is and how it can be beneficial for their estate plan Let s take a look at the many hellip

Losing a loved one is hard enough without the added stress and heartbreak of a dispute over inheritance Your family members may not all agree about how your estate should be handled and these disagreements can lead to bitter costly lawsuits that can drag on for months or even years Here a few things you hellip

Choosing an executor for your will is not a decision you should take lightly Once you pass away your executor will have the authority to sell your property bring lawsuits review medical records and distribute your assets Picking someone you can trust let alone someone who is capable of filling out and filing the paperwork can seem hellip

In business disagreements are inevitable even when the relationship between the partners is good Unfortunately minor conflicts have the potential to snowball into disputes that can leave you and your business vulnerable So how do you protect yourself and the company you worked so hard to build Put everything in writing No matter hellip

As a senior or someone getting close to retirement estate planning is often a top priority Planning to pass your wealth to your grandchildren or children can be a rewarding experience but often in an attempt to build wealth many fall victim to investment scams Common Investment Scams There are many types of investment scams hellip

Without proper financial planning you may not be able to preserve your wealth to pass down to the next generation Finding a good financial planner is essential to help you grow your wealth and avoid dishonest practices A financial planner is not a stockbroker or an accountant However like these professionals financial planners make their hellip

Gaslowitz Frankel LLC Georgia s premier fiduciary litigation and estate dispute resolution law firm is pleased to announce that three of their attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list Adam Gaslowitz Craig Frankel and Robert Port have been chosen as outstanding attorneys in their field in the category of Estate hellip