Author: Gaslowitz Frankel

In Georgia, the difference between handwritten wills and holographic wills is substantial: one may be valid; the other is invalid. If you are deciding whether to probate or contest a Last Will and Testament that is not typed, it is important to understand the difference. It is also important to understand the law in the […]

Financial Spring Cleaning with Bradley Hilton of Modera Wealth Management and Laura Akins of Nadler Biernath. Hosts: Adam Gaslowitz and Robert Port November 28, 2018 Download

The Britney Spears family feud is putting conservatorships back in the spotlight. Earlier this month, the pop music icon was at the center of a closed-door hearing in Los Angeles. Spears reportedly wants to change who oversees her conservatorship or have it removed altogether. The 37-year-old singer has been under a conservatorship controlled by her […]

Studies show that the majority of people retire earlier than they expected or intended. In most cases, this means that they have less money saved for retirement than they anticipated. It is important, when planning for retirement, to also plan for the possibility that you may be forced to stop working early due to illness […]

Groundbreaking film director John Singleton earned a small fortune during his career. With his sudden passing from stroke complications at the age of 51, it appears there may be a family feud brewing over his estate. TMZ reports the Oscar-nominated director left his $3.8 million estate to his oldest daughter, Justice Singleton. The will was […]

Many studies show that women, on average, live longer than men. But when it comes to finances, women tend to save less for retirement than men. This can be attributed to many factors, including disparities in pay and career growth between men and women, women stepping away from their careers to raise children or care […]

Getting left out of a loved one’s will can leave you feeling betrayed, abandoned, and unfairly slighted. It is not uncommon for adult children to find that their deceased parent has left everything to a new spouse, despite the parent’s previous assurances to the contrary. While you may be eager to challenge the terms of […]

Wealth Matters Financial Planning in Advance for Long Term Care With Timothy Sheehan & Karen Havey of BNY Mellon, with Brent Eden & David Hultstrom. Hosts: Adam Gaslowitz and Robert Port April 24, 2019 download podcast here

If you have a child with special needs, it is only natural to worry about what will happen to them after you are gone. It is important to think about who will care for them and how they will be supported financially. Estate planning is important for everyone, but it is especially important for families […]

There are many benefits to having a partner in business, but maintaining a successful partnership requires continuous effort. Choosing a partner who shares your values and vision is just the beginning. You and your partner will need to work together to maintain a healthy and productive partnership. Here are three tips to help your business […]