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Jake Slowik
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At Slowik Estate Planning, my goal is to get to know you, your family, and your business, and build a life-long working relationship.
Estate planning often engenders stress, confusion, and apprehension. I have dedicated my practice to providing clients with peace of mind through trusted legal counsel. My personal background has instilled in me a deep commitment to offering this vital service to families in similar circumstances.
By developing custom legal solutions together, we will protect your loved ones' well-being and safeguard your assets.
Let's talk today about creating your legacy for tomorrow.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
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Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Most matters are billed on a flat fee arrangement. More complex matters including probate and trust litigation are billed at an hourly rate.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 5158670
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Associate
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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- Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Education
- Harvard Law School
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- Cornell University
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Georgia
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Estate Planning in 2024: Why Your Will and Trust Need Urgent Attention
- Slowik Estate Planning
- Small Law; Big Success
- Edward Elgar
Certifications
- Estate Planning and Fiduciary Section
- Georgia Bar Association
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. If a named beneficiary in a Will is already deceased, has no spouse and no dependents where/who does the benefits go?
- A: The exact outcome depends on the specific wording of the Will, the laws of the jurisdiction where the Will is being probated, and the particular circumstances of the case. To determine the precise distribution in a specific situation, it would be advisable to consult with a local estate planning attorney. Feel free to reach out for a consultation.
- Q. Contest & objection to will same? adding evidence such as a prenup to the will that was probated in Georgia contesting?
- A: In Georgia, introducing a prenup as evidence to a probated will isn't automatically a contest.
Will contest: Formal challenge to will validity (e.g., lack of capacity, undue influence)
Objection: Less formal concern about specific provisions of a will or administration
Adding evidence (prenup):
During probate: May be considered additional information
After probate conclusion: Challenging, subject to time limits
Purpose: Could be seen as objection or contest, depending on intent
Book a consultation to discuss the following:
Current probate stage
Reasons for introducing prenup
Potential impact on asset distribution
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