When you enter business with a partner, you place an immense amount of faith in that partner to share your future goals, work amicably for the good of the business, and to resolve any issues with open communication and compromise. However, often, as partnerships continue over time, motivations and expectations may change. When conflict arises, […]
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 […]
Founding partner, Craig Frankel of Gaslowitz Frankel LLC, will be presenting at the American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) Annual Fall Meeting this November. Frankel’s presentation will be titled “What Trust and Estate Partners Need to Know About Family Law and Divorce. The ACTEC Annual Fall Meeting will take place November 3rd through […]
A fiduciary is a person or entity that owes fiduciary duties to another party. In a will, the fiduciary is known as an executor, and, once appointed by the court, it is the executor’s duty to administer the estate expediently, with as little loss as possible, for the benefit of the creditors and beneficiaries. When […]
As the premier fiduciary litigators in Georgia, we have firsthand experience helping families solve conflict. In a recent episode of our “Wealth Matters” radio show, Gaslowitz Frankel partners Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, and Robert Port answer more questions on how to avoid family disputes regarding money, estates, and businesses. How Do Spouses Affect Estate Planning? […]
Your estate plan should include your most beloved possessions, and what’s more loved than your family pet? While this might seem obvious to some, most owners fail to realize that they need to account for their furry friends while estate planning. Making arrangements for your pets in your estate plan is very important, since it […]
There are many things to consider when looking for a fiduciary to help you grow and sustain your wealth. You want a person with integrity, interpersonal skills. But what else should you consider? Selecting a fiduciary is not something that should be done lightly. Here are some recommendations for the qualities to look for in […]
“Funding” a living trust refers to the process of transferring the ownership of assets from yourself to your trust. When this occurs, the assets are no longer titled to you, individually, but to your trust in care of your trustee. Funding a living trust can be quite complicated as different assets have different processes for […]
Creating your estate plan isn’t easy. You have to think two steps ahead about how the end of your life will affect your spouse, your kids, and the rest of your family. If you think planning is challenging, telling your heirs about the designations you made in your estate plan can be even more uncomfortable. There […]
Business partnerships can provide great value, allowing each partner to bring their own experience and expertise to the table and dividing up the workload to keep it all from falling on one person’s shoulders. But what happens if your relationship with your business partner goes south due to a breach of contract? Learn the various […]
