When a family member dies suddenly, it creates chaos in nearly every family. More often than not, disputes over property and money only intensify the grief everyone is already suffering. As older adults, it’s likely that we’ve taken steps to minimize that risk, such as maintaining an up-to-date will and setting up a family trust. […]
If something were to happen to your spouse, do you know what assets and liabilities you have? For many women in the Baby Boomer Generation, the terrifying yet all too common answer is “no.” Oftentimes, couples write the first version of their will when they are starting a family and then revise it a decade […]
Every parent wants to make sure their children will be taken care of if the unthinkable were to happen, and many grandparents or other family members often want their wills to include bequests to the younger generations in the family. However, there are special issues to consider when leaving assets to minors. Good intentions with […]
While Hollywood has glamorized disinheriting a child or grandchild, the decision to exclude someone from your will is quite complicated and emotional. There are four common reasons for removing an heir from your will: A pattern of behavior indicates the inheritance will be misused and/or cause added risk to the beneficiary’s life (for example, providing […]
Craig Frankel and LeAnne Gilbert were counsel in a recent Georgia Supreme Court case that will have significant impact on trust and domestic relations law in Georgia. Gibson v. Gibson, No. S17F0593 (GA. June 5, 2017) confirmed that spouses are in a confidential relationship that imposes substantial fiduciary duties on each spouse in both financial […]
Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is proud to announce that partners Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 for the specialty of Litigation – Trust and Estates. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on a peer-review with the goal of understanding the professional abilities of colleagues within […]
Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is proud to announce that founding partner Craig Frankel has been selected by his peers as the 2018 Atlanta Litigation – Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year”. Best Lawyers® features the top legal talent from law firms around the world. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community […]
The loss of a loved one is often one of the most trying times you will experience in your life. From making funeral arrangements and navigating through the stages of grief to managing and settling the estate, it is easy for disputes to arise between family members. Fortunately, a majority of the disputes can be […]
Gaslowitz Frankel Partner Robert C. Port will participate in a Stafford Live CLE webinar alongside two other esteemed litigators focusing on breach of fiduciary claims against trustees of closely held business assets. The June 27th webinar, which will air live at 1 p.m. EDT, will provide estate planning counsel, fiduciary advisors, and litigators with a […]
Gaslowitz Frankel is pleased to announce that founding partner Craig Frankel recently completed 18 years of service on Hillside’s board of directors. During his longstanding tenure of board service at Hillside, Mr. Frankel also served for three years as the board’s chair. Hillside plays an essential role in helping children and families thrive by providing […]
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