Art Law
Art. It’s not gold, securities or cash. It is precious, difficult to value, and highly subjective to taste. Art is an asset class that is often ignored in the estate planning process. However, your art collection is a very important and personal part of your legacy! Making the proper arrangements in advance for its care and allocation is essential.
A knowledgeable attorney at Wollman, Gehrke & Associates, P.A. can assist with all your estate planning needs, including those involving the purchase, protection and sale of fine art. While some may consider a lawyer unnecessary when it comes to buying and selling art, knowledgeable legal guidance can go a long way to protect your interests and rights. It can also facilitate smoother transactions by gathering potentially key information about a buyer, seller, or the artwork itself, ultimately minimizing risk.
Our legal team is knowledgeable and experienced in art law and can represent your interests when negotiating the purchase or sale of fine art, drafting or reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, serving as the escrow agent during a sale, establishing the validity and terms of auction house or dealer contracts, and litigating any disputes which should arise from breaches of contract, authenticity or title.
Protect Your Assets!
Fine art adds a significant value your estate and net worth. Like real estate investment and stock purchases, the purchase of fine art carries a certain risk. How can you ensure that the piece is authentic? What types of agreements or contracts must be signed? How can you protect your rights and interests when buying or selling fine art? This is why retaining legal council specializing in this niche area of estate planning is so imperative.
Regardless of what your estate encompasses, it is essential to take asset protection measures, through the establishment of trusts, wills or other estate planning documents. The legal team at Wollman, Gehrke & Associates, P.A. has over 50 years of combined experience and is dedicated to providing excellent service and personalized attention. Our hard work has been recognized by various awards and accolades including an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
CONTACT OUR FIRM TODAY to schedule a confidential initial consultation and learn more about protecting your fine art and other valuable assets.
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"Very professional and trustworthy."Helps to navigate through tough decisions and speaks in laymen terms for those of us who are not educated in the financial and legal world. I would refer Ed Wollman to everyone. He’s my favorite lawyer, ever! Jo-Ann Hendrickx has been more than an asset to the firm, she wears many hats and glides through all of them with ease. She is always available for us, and we are grateful for her concscience effort to help us in any way possible. We Love Her!- Michelle C.
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"Thank you, Ed Wollman and Team."Ed Wollman had been my father's attorney for years and reviewed his documents with him faithfully every five years. Before my dad went into Hospice, Ed and his team were a great source of information and comfort during a difficult time. After his passing it was made easier navigating closing the estate with his team and words of encouragement. The value of knowing that everything was handled in the courts was a huge relief. Thank you, Ed Wollman and Team.- Lilla P.
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"The office of Wollman Gehrke & Associates does an excellent job in a professional manner. Jo-Ann Hendrickx is an asset to the firm with her friendly manner and depth of knowledge."The office of Wollman Gehrke & Associates does an excellent job in a professional manner. Jo-Ann Hendrickx is an asset to the firm with her friendly manner and depth of knowledge.- Amy Havig
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"Ed Wollman and his team did a wonderful job with our estate planning. He took the time to make my family and I feel comfortable throughout the process. We are very grateful."Ed Wollman and his team did a wonderful job with our estate planning. He took the time to make my family and I feel comfortable throughout the process. We are very grateful.- Goldie James
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"I highly recommend them!"Ed Wollman and his team are very knowledgeable attorneys who handle their clients with great care. The office manager, Jo-Ann Hendrickx is a true asset to the firm as she is dedicated, hard working and always looking out for everyone's best interests.- Kim R.