The COVID-19 crisis has prevented many Georgians who want to execute a new will or make changes to an existing will from doing so. Both the need to prioritize social distancing and Governor Kemp’s shelter-in-place order have made it difficult to meet Georgia law requirements for witnessing the execution of a will. If you are […]
A family vacation home is often a place where fond memories are made and where you can truly relax and unwind. But, what happens when it’s time to pass the property to your children and grandchildren? Cynthia Duncan, a shareholder in The Bowden Spratt Law Firm, and Frank Norton Jr., a real estate broker and […]
Proper estate planning allows you to shape your legacy after death. One decision to consider as you navigate the process is whether to include legacy gifts in your estate plan. What Is a Legacy Gift? A legacy gift is also an effective way to “pay it forward” says Dale Hughes, a Partner at Jeremiah Consulting. […]
“Executor” refers to any person or institution that has been appointed to administer an estate. Executors, like other fiduciaries, are entrusted to act responsibly and with integrity. Selecting an executor can be quite overwhelming. In a recent episode of our Wealth Matters Radio Show, Gaslowitz Frankel partners Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, and Robert Port discussed […]
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, you should also consider doing the same for your “financial house.” While daylight saving time is a yearly reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, tax season should serve as a reminder to update your financial documents. Getting Started: Gaslowitz Frankel partners Robert Port and Craig […]
Many financial circumstances affect both men and women equally, but we have also found that married women often face a unique set of obstacles that married men do not. In a recent episode of our Wealth Matters radio show, Gaslowitz Frankel attorneys Robert Port and Craig Frankel sat down with Jessica Reece Fagan from Hedgepeth […]
Dealing with the death of a family member or friend is never easy. It can become even more difficult if you are responsible for managing the decedent’s affairs or estate. Some of the tasks involved in that process are discussed below. What is the Difference Between an Administrator and an Executor? An administrator is a […]
One year after “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s death, the later singer’s estate remains mired in uncertainty. Franklin reportedly left three handwritten wills, one of which was discovered in a sofa months after her death. A handwriting expert is now examining those wills to verify their authenticity. Recent court filings also reveal that Franklin did […]
It is a given that, unless you disclose your estate plan to your family before you die, you will not know the impact your decisions can have on those you leave behind. Many people do not realize that providing for uneven distributions from your estate or trust among their children can stir jealously and […]
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 […]
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