Gaslowitz Frankel is proud to announce that two of our firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers of America for the year 2020. Founding partners Adam R. Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel will both be featured in the 26th Edition of the annual publication. Mr. Gaslowitz and Mr. Frankel are both being individually recognized by […]
People tend to want to avoid court at all costs. Probate court is usually viewed more favorably than other court proceedings because probate court does not invoke thoughts of winners and losers. But probate court can still be very stressful, not least because it follows the death of a loved one. Probate is the court-monitored […]
People use many different terms to describe the various types of trusts. Other posts have discussed the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Another way to characterize trusts is as “discretionary.” Discretionary trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. The term discretionary simply refers to the manner in which assets can be distributed. Discretionary Trust 101 […]
The decision to plan a trust can be an overwhelming one. Most people do not know where to begin. Researching the topic may prove unhelpful if they cannot decipher unfamiliar legal terms. One of the most basic distinctions among trusts is whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable. What is the Difference Between a Revocable […]
A sudden death can reveal a rift in families. It becomes even more complicated in the cases of blended families. Stepchildren may sometimes feel like the surviving parent is bleeding the estate dry and leave them out in the cold. There is often conflict and confusion in murky matters like this. Each side accuses the […]
Time Limits for Objecting to a Will According to David Horton, professor of law at the University of California, the number of probates in the United States that lead to will contests range from 0.4 percent to 3 percent. That may seem like a low number until you consider that millions of Wills are probated […]
The passing of a loved one is one of the most mournful moments of a lifetime. Emotions are high. Patience is short. Emotions can be further exacerbated by poor communication between an executor and beneficiaries. Beneficiaries who perceive, rightly or wrongly, that an executor is intentionally withholding information (i.e., the contents of safe deposit boxes, […]
Insurance: What You Need to Know and How it Fits in Your Financial Planning with Philip Kahn and Andy Seigel Hosts: Adam Gaslowitz and Adam Gaslowitz June 26, 2019 Download
The June 2019 episode of Wealth Matters radio show on Gwinnett Business Radio X is an important milestone for Gaslowitz Frankel. In addition to being the 50th episode, it also marks 5 years since Wealth Matters first hit the airwaves. It has since become the longest-running show on Gwinnett Business Radio X. Wealth Matters is […]
Wills typically identify someone to serve as executor of the estate – a person or institution charged with administering the estate according to the instructions in the will. In cases where a will does not identify an executor or where the named executor is not willing or capable of serving in that capacity, one or […]
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