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 […]
Trusts are helpful tools to financially plan and secure a future for your loved ones. Among other purposes, they can hold assets for management by investment professionals, provide an income stream to designated beneficiaries, protect assets from spendthrift beneficiaries and creditors, provide an opportunity to transfer assets without the disclosures that probating an estate might […]
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 […]
If you are a business owner who has exhausted your personal resources to resolve a business dispute in Atlanta, you may be overwhelmed by the thought of seeking legal counsel. Your business is important to you, and it often may feel like contacting an attorney is escalating the situation instead of solving it. The attorneys […]
When it comes to estate planning, one crucial document is often overlooked: the living will. Without it, families may lack direction for the healthcare decisions they make for their loved ones, causing emotional distress and, in some cases, even legal disputes. “A living will empowers individuals to have their healthcare wishes honored,” says Gaslowitz Frankel […]
Even well-operated businesses will need to deal with business disputes at one point or another. Well-thought-out business agreements can help to quell debilitating disputes, but it can be impossible to predict everything that can happen in the future. If you are dealing with a business dispute in Atlanta, a litigation attorney can help you and […]
If you are the child of a baby boomer, the stress of providing long-term care for your parents as they age may feel overwhelming. Older adults often require caregiving essentials, including medication, housing, adult day care, and special mobility accommodations among other things. This process may be further complicated if you split the costs between […]
If you began a business with a partner in Atlanta, you likely entered that relationship fully trusting in your partner and excited to share a dream. However, over years, people and motivations can change, and disagreements are likely to arise. Many disputes can be solved with proper communication.. For disputes that cannot be resolved, an […]
If you are considering contesting a Will, it is important to understand the risks and costs associated with litigating a Will contest. Will contests can be more emotional and taxing than other kinds of litigation, and the success rate of Will contestants is relatively low. Despite the odds, however, there are plenty of examples of […]
