Tag: family will dispute

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

As loved ones grow older, situations may arise that require a conservator to be appointed to manage financial affairs. The person over whom a conservator is named is called a ward. In order to understand the need, you must know what a conservator does for a ward. Many people confuse the roles of conservators and […]

Gaslowitz Frankel LLC, Georgia’s premier fiduciary litigation and estate dispute resolution law firm, is pleased to announce its newest partner, LeAnne M. Gilbert. “LeAnne represents the highest standards that we uphold at Gaslowitz Frankel, and we are proud to include her as a partner at the firm,” says Founding Partner Adam Gaslowitz. “She is an […]

If you’ve ever applied for a life insurance policy, signed up for your company’s 401(k) plan, or engaged in any other retirement planning, chances are you filled out a fair bit of paperwork along the way. From designating beneficiaries to selecting a premium schedule, retirement planning—and the paperwork that goes with it—can be quite time-consuming. […]

In 2008, thousands of people discovered that they had lost money as Bernie Madoff was arrested, and he admitted that the wealth management arm of his business was a Ponzi Scheme. His clients were victims of a $64.8 billion scheme. How can you protect your investments and make sure that you are not victimized by […]

It may sound like something from a television show like CSI, but DNA test results can be helpful tools in an estate dispute. As DNA testing has become more available and affordable, its use in litigation has become increasingly common. Because each person has a unique DNA code made up of genetic data from his […]

When an individual becomes unable to make decisions about his or her finances and investment, family members or friends may petition the probate court for a conservatorship. This decision should not be taken lightly, and all interested parties should evaluate whether a conservatorship is actually necessary. If the court agrees that the individual in question […]