One of the biggest misconceptions about trusts is they are exclusively for the wealthy. However, this isn’t true; even those with a modest income can utilize a living trust. But how will you decide if a trust is right for you? First, you need to understand what a living trust is and how it works. […]
with experts Stephanie Brun de Pontet & James Spratt, Jr. Hosts: Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel August 27, 2014 wealthmatters – August 27, 2014
We are excited to announce that Daily Report Books has published a new edition of “Georgia Business Litigation” edited by Gaslowitz Frankel partner Robert Port. Originally published in 2014, the 2020 edition was released on October 28th, 2019 and is now available for purchase here! The book can be purchased alone as an e-book, or […]
Dealing with the death of a family member or friend is never easy. It can become even more difficult if you are responsible for managing the decedent’s affairs or estate. Some of the tasks involved in that process are discussed below. What is the Difference Between an Administrator and an Executor? An administrator is a […]
Gaslowitz Frankel is excited to announce that we have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms by the U.S. News and World Report in the category of Litigation – Trust and Estates for Atlanta. According to U.S. News and World Report, the rankings “are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and […]
Estate disputes have the potential to fracture families, friendships, and partnerships. If an agreement cannot be reached amicably, a painful situation may drag on for months or years to come. Fortunately, courtroom litigation is not the only option. Through mediation, all parties have the potential to find a peaceful resolution while saving time, money, energy, […]
A corporate fiduciary is a bank or trust institution that acts on behalf of another party. In this role, the corporate fiduciary manages the given party’s financial assets and may implement discretionary decisions intended to benefit the owner of the assets. In a recent episode of our Wealth Matters Radio Show, our attorneys sat down […]
It is no secret that you’re going to have to pay for insurance at some point of your life. The question is, what kind of insurance do you need? Life insurance? Disability insurance? What about renters insurance? Sometimes, it can be confusing trying to decipher between them all. In a recent episode of our Wealth […]
With: Chloé A. Moore, CFP ®, Principal & CCO of Financial Staples, Cherish de la Cruz, Esq, Partner at De la Cruz Law LLC, and Alicyn Mcleod, CPA / CFP ® at Atlanta.Tax. Hosts: Craig Frankel and Robert Port September, 25/19 wealthmatters- September, 25/19
One year after “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s death, the later singer’s estate remains mired in uncertainty. Franklin reportedly left three handwritten wills, one of which was discovered in a sofa months after her death. A handwriting expert is now examining those wills to verify their authenticity. Recent court filings also reveal that Franklin did […]
