As family law attorneys, you navigate complex financial situations, which may implicate a range of fiduciary issues. This is where a collaboration with a specialized fiduciary litigation firm may be invaluable. Gaslowitz Frankel serves individuals and estate planning, trust, business, and family law firms, as well as wealth management and investment advisors in Georgia and across the Southeastern United States.
“In family law, the emotional stakes are high, but the financial complexities can be equally challenging,” says Adam R. Gaslowitz, a founding partner of Gaslowitz Frankel. “Fiduciary litigation requires a deep dive into financial records and legal obligations to ensure that the clients’ financial rights are protected.”
Understanding the Fiduciary Landscape in Your Family Law Cases
Fiduciary duty, the legal obligation to act in another’s best interest, often emerges in family law. To best serve your client, it’s important to recognize when these duties are at play. Here’s how:
- Trusts and Estates: In cases where your clients have engaged in complex estate planning, expert advice may be required to untangle your clients’ interests. .
- Financial Management: Spouses owe fiduciary duties to each other. Fiduciary litigators can assist you in addressing issues regarding asset disclosure, self-dealing, improper transfers.
- Business Ownership: If a family business is involved, your client may need advice regarding their fiduciary obligations to owners or members, both during and after the divorce.
Where We Can Add Value to Your Cases
We offer specialized fiduciary litigation support in divorce actions involving trusts, complex estate planning, and closely held businesses. We advise family law attorneys and their clients on the potential for setting aside entities and transactions that removed assets from the court’s reach for purposes of equitable division. And when appropriate, we assist family law attorneys in litigating those claims.
In cases where trust disputes arise, we are equipped to address the nuanced issues surrounding beneficiary rights, the appropriate distribution of assets, and the complexities of trust management.
Finally, when your family law cases overlap with estate litigation, such as will contests, inheritance disputes, or estate planning challenges, we provide expertise, creative solutions, and comprehensive support to you and your client.
Choosing the Right Partner
When selecting a fiduciary litigation partner, you need a firm with a proven track record, a deep understanding of fiduciary duties, and a commitment to collaboration. Gaslowitz Frankel offers extensive experience in these areas, providing the specialized support you need to navigate the complexities of family law cases involving fiduciary responsibilities.
The attorneys of Gaslowitz Frankel have extensive experience in addressing the intricate issues inherent in will, trust, estate, business, and securities disputes. For reliable guidance in estate law and fiduciary litigation, contact Gaslowitz Frankel, we are here to partner with you.
