One of the most significant challenges for Georgia estate trustees is dealing with a beneficiary who is angry or uncooperative. In many cases, this attitude arises from the beneficiary being unhappy about the terms of the trust—even though it is the grantor, not the trustee who controls the terms of the trust. The beneficiary may […]
Estate litigation typically involves one of two challenges: Either the party filing the estate dispute does not agree with how an executor is administering the estate or they believe the will is not valid due to lack of capacity of the testator, or influence imposed on the testator at the time they signed the will. […]
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, particularly when the loved one leaves without a Will. Without a Will, family members may be uncertain about how the decedent would want his affairs managed. More than one family member may believe they are best suited to administer the estate and control the […]
There are many stressful decisions to make when a loved one passes away, including understanding what the loved one would have wanted for their final arrangements and navigating the probate process. An executor who openly communicates with the estate beneficiaries can greatly reduce probate stress. However, when an executor is not communicating with beneficiaries, it […]
A will is often the last communication from a decedent to their loved ones. Given the financial and emotional implications of a Will, it is not surprising that disputes arise among those left behind. In those situations, estate litigators may help families resolve issues outside of court and preserve family relationships. Over the past three […]
For many families that are handling the loss of a loved one, the idea of dealing with probate court may feel overwhelming. It is likely that loved ones need the assets in the estate to pay bills and maintain their standard of living. Probate court can be complex at times, however, with the right fiduciary […]
An estate or trust of which you are a beneficiary will be managed by a fiduciary. Fiduciaries are those that manage things on behalf of another, and popular types of fiduciaries include trustees, executors, administrators, conservators, and guardians. While the different words for fiduciaries all imply different situations in which one person must represent another, […]
Fiduciaries have legally binding duties to those they serve, including acting in a timely manner and having the best interests in mind of the interested parties of the fiduciary. Beneficiaries who need to hold fiduciaries accountable for breaching their duties may want to retain a fiduciary attorney litigator. The attorneys at Gaslowitz Frankel LLC have […]
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