When someone passes away, they might have left a will or trust that stipulates how their assets are going to be distributed to their spouse, children, and other beneficiaries. What many people don’t know is that a prenuptial agreement can sometimes override a will or trust. In Georgia, how do prenups affect probate, and what […]
Beneficiaries, trustees, fiduciaries, and other interested third parties can initiate estates disputes, which typically involve disagreements over interpretation of the trust or will. Alternative dispute resolution methods, like mediation and arbitration, are ideal but not always possible. If you’re facing a contentious, high-stakes dispute, you need to enlist the best possible estate litigation lawyers in […]
Gaslowitz Frankel is proud to announce that our founding partners, Adam R. Gaslowitz & Craig M. Frankel, have been included in Best Lawyers in America 2025 for Litigation — Trusts and Estates. Best Lawyers in America is an annual publication that honors lawyers who have earned remarkable praise from their clients and industry peers. The […]
The Question: What are surviving spouse rights in Georgia? How much does the surviving spouse inherit, and what is passed along to other beneficiaries? Who gets priority? Why You’re Asking the Question: Unfortunately, inheritance is rarely a straightforward process, even with married couples who have clear wills. Understanding the rights of a surviving spouse in […]
If you’ve been made the beneficiary of a will or trust, then you’re set to receive inheritance in the form of cash or other types of assets. However, an insolvent estate may put your inheritance at risk. In this blog, we’re going to discuss estate insolvency and whether or not there’s anything you can do […]
If you’re the beneficiary of a will, you probably want to receive your inheritance as soon as possible. This might not happen if you’re dealing with an executor who is delaying the distribution of your inheritance. Why would an executor take longer to administer a will, and when does it become unlawful? Let’s explore this […]
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 […]
If you are the beneficiary of an estate, then your inheritance will be managed and ultimately distributed to you by the estate’s executor or administrator. An estate executor has many duties, and it can be difficult to wrap your head around what they’re allowed and not allowed to do, and that can make it tough […]
When you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, a difficult situation is made even more challenging if they’ve left behind an unsigned will. We’ll take a look at Georgia’s requirements for a will to be valid, as well as some alternative options if a will has been declared invalid: Related Article: Best Methods […]
If you are the beneficiary of an estate, then your inheritance will be managed and ultimately distributed to you by the estate’s executor or administrator. An estate executor has many duties, and it can be difficult to wrap your head around what they’re allowed and not allowed to do, and that can make it tough […]
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