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PROBATE & TRUST VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS
Real results. Real families. Real justice.
At Gokal Law Group, we’re aware that a firm is defined by their track record of successful verdicts. With an outstanding track record comes a shining reputation, and acknowledgement as an industry-leading firm. For this reason, we’ve made our verdicts, settlements, and testimonials available to you.
Get a feel for our expertise by browsing our successful verdicts and settlements, and discover what it means to be a Gokal Law Group client with our glowing testimonials.
$5M Probate Estate, 12 Beneficiaries
We helped the client, the decedent’s brother, carry out their executor duties and navigated them through the entire probate process. This included walking them through the inventory and appraisals, the sale of all real estate property and other assets, accounting duties, and asset distribution.
$4M Trust Estate, 6 Siblings as Heirs
After their parents died, one of the siblings began stealing trust assets and neglected their accounting duties to the beneficiaries. Gokal Law Group successfully compelled the trustee to provide the necessary accounting duties, be removed and replaced, and to recover the fair share of trust assets.
Financial Elder Abuse
The client was a victim of financial elder abuse by her son, who targeted her life savings and her home worth $700,000. As a result, the house was subsequently returned to our client who was also successfully defended from a counter-suit by her son, resulting in due reimbursement.
Defense Victory After Four-Day Bench Trial
Successfully defended a contested civil action through a four-day bench trial in Riverside County Superior Court. After the presentation of evidence and legal argument, the Court ruled entirely in our client’s favor, bringing the litigation to a decisive conclusion.$1.7 Million Will Contest Resolved for Surviving Spouse
Represented a surviving spouse in a high stakes will contest after the decedent’s adult children challenged a properly executed estate plan on claims of undue influence. Through focused litigation and evidentiary pressure, the challengers conceded they lacked factual support, resulting in a $1.7 million resolution fully in our client’s favor.$2.5 Million Trust Beneficiary Rights Enforced After Trustee Fraud
Represented a trust beneficiary whose rights to a $2.5 million property were jeopardized by fraud committed by a prior trustee. Through aggressive discovery, the firm uncovered the misconduct, enforced the client’s beneficiary rights, and compelled the opposing parties to abandon all claims.Complete Defense Judgment in Multi-Million Dollar Life Insurance and Contract Trial
Successfully defended a client against a multi-million dollar lawsuit alleging contractual entitlement and life insurance benefits. Following trial, the Court entered a complete defense judgment, delivering a total victory for the client.Elder Protection and Fiduciary Relief Secured
Represented fiduciaries protecting an elderly mother from severe financial abuse and undue influence by a sibling. The firm obtained emergency ex parte orders suspending the abuser’s authority after uncovering forged checks and unauthorized withdrawals exceeding $200,000. Subsequent court orders restored full financial control to the proper fiduciaries and led to a settlement ensuring long term protection of the elder and trust estate.Estate Dispute Settlement Securing $177,000 Recovery
Obtained a $177,000 settlement for an heir in a contested probate matter involving disputed community property and financial accounts. The resolution avoided trial and delivered a decisive financial recovery for the client.Trust Contest Dismissed Through Demurrer Without Leave to Amend
On behalf of a trustee, successfully demurred to a duplicative trust contest, securing an order sustaining the demurrer without leave to amend. The Court found the petition barred by res judicata and issue preclusion, eliminating redundant litigation and confirming the trustee’s authority.Petition for Instructions Confirmed Trustee Authority and Settlement Finality
Represented a successor trustee in multiple competing trust proceedings. Through a Petition for Instructions, obtained a court order confirming the finality and enforceability of a prior settlement validating the operative trust instrument, allowing the trustee to proceed with administration and distribution without further challenge.Probate Dispute Resolved Through Negotiated Settlement
Represented an heir in a contested probate matter involving competing wills and a dispute over a primary residential estate asset in Orange County Superior Court. The case was resolved through a court approved settlement that secured a $196,000 recovery, dismissed all competing probate petitions with prejudice, and brought long standing family litigation to a close. The resolution avoided prolonged court proceedings while providing finality and certainty for the client.Trust Dispute Resolved
Represented the trustee in a contested trust matter involving a family residence and disputed beneficiary claims. The case was resolved through a court approved settlement that brought the trust administration to a close, dismissed all claims with prejudice, and provided finality for all parties. The resolution avoided prolonged litigation and allowed the trustee to move forward without further dispute.Trust Contest Resolved
Represented a trust beneficiary in a contested trust matter involving allegations of undue influence, fiduciary misconduct, and competing estate plans. The case was resolved through a court approved settlement that secured a $475,000 recovery for our client, addressed long standing disputes over trust administration and real property, and brought final resolution to a complex family conflict. The settlement avoided extended litigation while providing certainty and closure for all parties involved.Trust and Conservatorship Dispute Resolved
Represented a beneficiary and successor fiduciary in a contested trust and conservatorship matter involving allegations of financial misconduct and disputed transfers of real property. The case was resolved through a court approved settlement that secured more than $1 million in compensation to the trust, confirmed the appointment of an independent conservator and successor trustee, and brought stability and oversight to the administration of the estate. The resolution avoided prolonged litigation while protecting the interests of a vulnerable elder and her trust.Peggy’s Story — Financial Elder Abuse
Peggy’s story is all too familiar. Discover how Gokal Law Group investigated and exposed financial elder abuse and got justice for Peggy and her family.
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