Author: Gaslowitz Frankel

As the premier litigation attorneys for the state of Georgia, we have firsthand experience helping families resolve conflict. In the latest “Wealth Matters” radio show, Gaslowitz Frankel partners Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, and Robert Port hosted a roundtable discussion on how to avoid family disputes regarding money, estates, and businesses. What Are Some of the […]

Many individuals receive “money messages” that they assume are true. However, financial advisors argue that spending habits are less about right versus wrong, and more about determining how money can enhance individual goals and values. In this “Wealth Matters” radio show, we sat down with David Geller, Director of Behavioral Wealth Management at Wealth Enhancement […]

Trusts are incredibly valuable tools in the estate planning process. Oftentimes, however, a trust can only be as strong as the strategy behind it. In this “Wealth Matters” radio show episode, we talk with Richard Barnes, Partner at Barnes Law LLC, and Caroline Bradshaw, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Trust Administration at Cumberland […]

Your estate plan should include your most beloved possessions, and what’s more loved than your family pet? While this might seem obvious to some, most owners fail to realize that they need to account for their furry friends while estate planning. Making arrangements for your pets in your estate plan is very important, since it […]

No matter how much knowledge you have about wealth management and investment, everyone is capable of making irrational financial decisions. Many individuals approach finances for themselves, their families, and their business with a set of preconceived notions that they may not be aware they have. This may lead to investment choices that are a poor […]

More often than not, a home is the most valuable asset in an estate. It follows that many people want to pass their home down to their children. However, a home is a difficult thing for siblings to share unless they plan to live in the home together. Further, adult children may have their own […]

Often, an individual crafts their will with the intention of keeping will disputes to a minimum. Wills are already difficult to contest, but some people want extra protection to ensure their will is not challenged after they are gone. For those people, a no-contest clause may be the answer. No-contest clauses, also known as in […]

Cost is a big consideration when deciding whether or not to contest a will in Georgia. Although some will contests are brought solely out of principle, most people who challenge a will do so with financial considerations in mind. Some litigants contest a will under the assumption that the estate will ultimately reimburse their legal […]

Wills can stir up many unresolved issues among family members. Upon learning the contents of a will, unhappy beneficiaries may be tempted to contest the will before they understand what a will contest involves. There are many risks involved to contest a will in Georgia and a good litigator will tell you the risks associated […]

Disinheritance by a family member can be a bitter experience. For an individual who is disinherited in Georgia, they are often viewed as estranged from their family. However, disinheritance is not always caused by bitterness, and is sometimes seen by parents or spouses as a reasonable solution to a unique circumstance. In most cases, however, […]