Estate disputes are often caused by divorcees failing to change and/or affirm beneficiary designations on their life insurance policies, retirement accounts and other assets. Recently, Gaslowitz Frankel LLC attorneys Robert Port and Luke Caselman secured a $1 million judgment for their client, whose case arose out of just such a scenario. Port noted that the […]
Most of the duties of an administrator of estate in Georgia can be summarized under fiduciary duty. A fiduciary is a person or entity responsible for carrying out tasks on behalf of another person, and an administrator of an estate carries the role of a fiduciary. Fiduciary duties require an administrator to behave in the […]
Estate administration requires a reliable and trustworthy administrator. An administrator has many duties that must be performed timely, with integrity and with diligence. If an administrator fails to perform their duties, the estate and the beneficiaries may suffer damages. Those that feel trapped by a failing administrator have legal options. What is an Estate Administrator, […]
The transfer of an estate is often more than just money and property — it is a manifestation of one’s legacy and values and the compilation of what a testator has to offer those he/she loves. Because of the emotional and mental collateral often attached to estates, there is a chance for there to be […]
There is no deadline for settling a Georgia estate. Depending on the size of the estate, beneficiaries can anticipate the probate process to take anywhere from six months to several years. While there is no deadline, there are dispute deadlines that beneficiaries should consider. If an interested party suspects that an executor is not handling […]
While it’s best to try and avoid estate disputes altogether by implementing recommended estate planning practices, sometimes unavoidable conflicts arise that warrant some form of legal action. Once a dispute arises, individuals can resolve estate and trust disputes through litigation or alternative dispute resolution. What are Some Common Trust and Estate Disputes? Breach of Fiduciary […]
When parties have a dispute that they cannot resolve on their own, there are a number of ways to try and achieve a resolution. If these disputes cannot be solved simply or quickly, contesting parties must decide their method of resolution. Dispute resolution typically falls into one of two categories: court proceedings or alternative dispute […]
The advent of DNA testing has solved many problems in contemporary society, from areas such as criminal justice, to custody, to healthcare. In the world of estate planning, DNA testing has become a foolproof way for heirs to prove their legitimacy. For those considering using DNA as a tool in their estate dispute, it is […]
Is court necessary to solve your divorce estate dispute? When divorced couples disagree on estate settlements, and it becomes apparent that legal assistance should be involved, the emotional toll is heightened. Court is an obvious first thought, but alternative dispute resolution offers a different route to solve your dispute. Deciding whether to bring your case […]
All divorces can be emotionally and physically exhausting, but a High-Conflict Divorce comes with additional emotional stress and pain. It’s easy for estate planning considerations to slip through the cracks during this process. However, if one’s estate plan is not addressed during or immediately after a divorce, particularly a high-conflict divorce, conflicts from the divorce […]
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