Category: Trust Disputes

In Georgia, survival action is a legal concept that allows certain types of lawsuits to continue even after the death of a plaintiff. This statute is crucial in situations where an individual suffers harm or injury due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another but tragically passes away before the legal proceedings are complete. […]

Can a trust be amended? There are countless benefits to using a trust as part of your estate plan, including tax savings, creditor protection, and avoiding probate for the trust assets.   Despite careful drafting, key trust terms may be ambiguous, or distribution considerations may become unworkable as beneficiaries age. Worse yet, the trust may provide […]

Your choice of trustee is a crucial decision that can impact how successfully your assets are administered and protected. Appointing a family member as a trustee may seem like a natural choice, but it might be better to opt for a corporate fiduciary. This article aims to explore the advantages of having a corporate fiduciary […]

So, your client has been appointed as a trustee. While he or she may think that having a financial advisor is sufficient, in reality, they could be making a very costly mistake. At Gaslowitz Frankel, we specialize in providing comprehensive support and guidance to trustees. We work with our legal partners to serve their clients in […]

Contesting an irrevocable trust may sound impossible at first – but if you have a legitimate legal argument, it may be more within reach than you think.  Here at Gaslowitz Frankel, we want our readers to know their rights. If you are considering contesting an irrevocable trust, this article is for you.  Related Article: Estate […]

One of the best ways to avoid an estate dispute and hiring  a fiduciary litigation firm like Gaslowitz Frankel is to have your affairs in order. If you are considering your financial future and working without a trust or estate attorney, you may want to read on to discover ins and outs of revocable and […]

Every year, more people choose to use trusts to, among other things, provide for the distribution of their assets among their loved ones after they die.  As the use of trusts grows, the number of disputes arising among trustees and beneficiaries trusts also increases.  For those who find themselves in this situation, an understanding of […]