Gaslowitz Frankel is proud to announce that two of our firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers of America for the year 2019, and will be featured in the 25th Edition of their annual publication. Founding partners Adam R. Gaslowitz and Craig M. Frankel are both being individually recognized by Best Lawyers and will […]
If you have done any estate planning, you may already be familiar with the expenses involved in drafting a will or a living trust. Many people try to avoid these costs by turning to less expensive alternatives. But that mistake can sometimes cost you more in the long run. Over the past decade, drafting a […]
As an investor, you entrust your hard-earned money to a financial professional under the assumption that your broker or advisor will act in your best interest. Unfortunately, disputes do occur between investor and broker, for a variety of reasons. To protect yourself when investing, it’s imperative that you understand your rights as an investor. According […]
When it comes to resolving estate disputes, litigation is almost always guaranteed to be the most expensive and time-consuming method. No matter which side of the courtroom you’re on, taking a family dispute to court should be your last resort. Avoiding litigation is not only financially beneficial, but it will also save your family from […]
If you are a beneficiary designated in a will, you may already be dealing with feelings of grief and loss associated with the passing of a loved one. You may have notions that disputing the handling or terms of a will is simply creating more stress than you need in this sensitive time. Emotions can […]
Although any estate plan should undergo regular review to ensure it is still valid and up-to-date, there are many situations that may have a direct impact on your will. Changes in your family structure have significant implications for your will, and require your attention and the help of an attorney to rework your plan and […]
An article penned by Gaslowitz Frankel attorney LeAnne Gilbert was featured in the March publication of the Mortmain, a journal shared in the official Atlanta Bar Newsletter. The Atlanta Bar Association, the largest voluntary bar association in the southeast, has over six thousand members throughout metro Atlanta. Ms. Gilbert’s article, “Duncan v. Rawls — S.E.2d […]
Over half of American adults have given someone a power of attorney. A power of attorney allows someone to make decisions on your behalf as a fiduciary, and grants them a great deal of authority over your affairs. Designating an agent to act under a power of attorney is one of the first steps many […]
It is often that parties will enter into a business relationship based on an oral agreement. While in most instances, an oral agreement can be enforced, if the parties’ understandings or recollections of that agreement differ, the possibilities of a dispute are substantial. Other times, the parties do have a written agreement, but it is […]
The purpose of guardianships and conservatorships is to protect aging adults. When an adult becomes unable to care for him or herself due to injury, illness, or old age, a judge may deem it necessary for another person to manage the incapacitated adult’s daily life (a guardian) or financial affairs (a conservator). Sadly, however, it […]
