For wealth managers, the relationship with a client’s estate planning attorney is one of collaborative foresight, focused on meticulous drafting, tax efficiency, and smooth administration. However, when a client faces a contentious claim, such as a challenge to a trust’s validity, an allegation of breach of duty against an executor, they need a fiduciary litigator, […]
The specialized practice of fiduciary litigation requires aggressive advocacy and meticulous technical knowledge. For our referral partners, corporate fiduciaries, wealth managers, and estate planning attorneys, a litigator’s value rests on their validated expertise in contentious disputes. Gaslowitz Frankel is proud to announce that attorney LeAnne M. Gilbert has accepted the invitation to become a Fellow […]
For wealth managers, the transition from asset accumulation and management to multi-generational wealth preservation presents a critical inflection point where fiduciary litigation expertise becomes indispensable. While a wealth manager’s core competence lies in optimizing investments and managing liquidity, the integrity of a client’s total balance sheet, including illiquid assets held in trusts, LLCs, and family […]
For wealth managers, the referral decision for a client facing a fiduciary dispute is one of the more consequential recommendations they will make. But exactly when do wealth managers need a fiduciary litigator? While estate planning attorneys and general commercial counsel can serve invaluable roles in creating the structure for growth and administration of a […]
For family law attorneys, the complexities of a high-asset divorce can present an array of potential pitfalls. While a family lawyer is an expert in the laws and proceedings of divorce, they may not be equipped to recognize and address the intricacies of fiduciary duties, fraudulent transfers, or improper asset titling. These are the details […]
The increasing trend of “gray divorce,” the dissolution of marriages among couples in their 50s and 60s, presents a distinct set of challenges for family law attorneys. Unlike divorces earlier in life, these cases often involve a lifetime of accumulated wealth, held in complex financial structures that require a specialized skill set to navigate. The […]
When a family law case involves a high-net-worth couple, the equitable division of marital assets can become a complex and daunting task. While a family law attorney is an expert in matters of domestic relations, they may not possess the specialized knowledge required to navigate the intricacies of trusts, family businesses, or other complex financial […]
For family law attorneys, the equitable division of a family-owned or small business in a divorce is one of the most complex challenges a case can present. While you are highly skilled at navigating the emotional and legal landscape of a family’s dissolution, the intricacies of business law often require a different kind of expertise. […]
In the specialized arena of fiduciary litigation, a firm’s reputation is built not only on successful outcomes but also on the respect of its peers. The recent recognition of Gaslowitz Frankel’s founding partners, Adam R. Gaslowitz and Craig M. Frankel, in the 2026 Edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” is a testament to this […]
In high-asset divorce cases, the complexities of wealth can extend far beyond the straightforward division of a marital home or investment accounts. When a trust is involved, it introduces a layer of intricacy that requires specialized legal and financial expertise. While family law attorneys are adept at navigating the emotional and legal intricacies of divorce, […]
