If you find yourself in any kind of business or estate dispute and you cannot resolve the dispute outside of court with the parties involved, you will likely have to go to trial. During the trial, you will present your evidence and hope that it is strong enough to convince the judge or jury to […]
After a loved one passes away, those coping with grief may exhibit selfish or malicious behavior regarding the distribution of the deceased’s assets. Greedy or overbearing beneficiaries can create challenges for executors trying to abide by the deceased’s wishes. If you have recently been appointed as the executor, here are some things you should know […]
When you’re updating or creating important documents like wills, trusts, business agreements, and power of attorney documents as circumstances change, you’ll want to ensure that the documents will be valid in court if your dispute cannot be resolved outside of the courtroom. One way to do this is to have your documents notarized at the […]
As most businesses have transitioned to working from home, signatures on documents must be executed outside of the office. There are a few ways to get signatures on documents when you’re not in the office, such as sending the documents in the mail or faxing them back and forth. However, electronic signatures are typically the […]
When a family member or loved one passes away, it is important that there is no uncertainty about their final wishes. If you believe your deceased loved one’s will was not up-to-date and contradicts their most current wishes, you should take a closer look at whether the will is valid. If you believe that your […]
We are excited to announce that all four Gaslowitz Frankel partners were included in the 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Adam Gaslowitz has been honored with this recognition for the past 16 years, and partners Craig Frankel and Robert Port have each been recognized 15 times. This year, however, we are excited to announce that […]
Fiduciary disputes can become hostile when one party tries to conceal a piece of evidence. Parties to a civil action, such as a fiduciary dispute, are entitled to engage in discovery, which is a process that enables the parties to obtain evidence in the form of documents and information that can be used at trial. […]
Many people are under the impression that drafting a will is a one-time thing, but it shouldn’t be. Your life changes over time, and your will should be updated as needed to reflect such changes. New life circumstances may require a change in beneficiaries, and if you don’t update your will, your wishes may not […]
Did you lose a loved one who either did not appoint an executor or did not have a will? If your loved one owned assets that require probate, an administrator must be appointed to take charge of those assets. First, it is important to understand the difference between an executor and an administrator. An executor […]
If you are preparing to create or update your will, it is essential that you know what your will can and cannot do. Here are a few examples. Legal Responsibilities of Marriage Under Georgia law, all spouses and minor children of a decedent are entitled to Year’s Support – money or other assets from […]
