TRUST & PROBATE DISPUTES
Protect what’s rightfully yours in complex trust and probate disputes.
TRUST & PROBATE DISPUTES
Protect what’s rightfully yours in complex trust and probate disputes.
Experts In Dispute Resolution
When an estate is being disseminated to the rightful beneficiaries, the trustee has one job: to protect those beneficiaries. Disputes may arise when a beneficiary receives mistreatment from the trustee. This likely means that the trustee is breaking probate law. If your trustee has failed to comply with the legal requirements of their position, the attorneys at Gokal Law Group have the experience to reclaim your assets and ultimately protect your inheritance rights.
How We Guide You Through High-Stakes Trust & Probate Disputes
Gokal Law Group helps beneficiaries and heirs resolve serious trust and probate conflicts so they can preserve their rightful inheritance, reach a place of healing and closure, and move forward with confidence.
Strategy
We begin by carefully evaluating the trust or probate dispute to identify the core legal issues and risks. Our attorneys will develop a robust and customized strategy to protect your interests, whether you’re a beneficiary, heir, or fiduciary, based on the assets at stake, the conduct of the involved parties, and the standing and grounds you have to challenge.
Discovery
We conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the facts behind the conflict, which may include reviewing estate planning documents, tracing asset transfers, examining trustee or executor actions, or uncovering signs of undue influence, fraud, or elder abuse. Our aim is to build a strong evidentiary foundation for your case.
Mediation & Settlement
When mediation is available and appropriate, we represent your interests at the table to help you reach a favorable resolution. Many trust and probate disputes can be resolved without trial, but only if your legal team ensures your voice is heard and your inheritance rights are fully enforced.
Trial
If litigation becomes necessary, our team brings decades of courtroom experience to your defense. We use the facts uncovered during discovery to present a compelling case in court. Our attorneys are known for their focused, aggressive advocacy in high-stakes trust and probate litigation.
Common Grounds for Challenging a Will or Trust How We Guide You Through High-Stakes Trust & Probate Disputes
Reasons to Contest a Will or Trust:
- The will or trust was not properly executed in compliance with legal requirements;
- The person who created the will or trust was not mentally capable at the time;
- Elder financial abuse, undue influence, fraud, menace, and duress are being used to take advantage of the elderly;
- The will or trust was forged;
- There was a mistake in the terms will or trust;
- The will was revoked.
When contesting a will or trust, it always helps to have a team of trust and probate experts at your disposal. The attorneys at Gokal Law Group are highly specialized in these matters, helping families both protect and contest invalid wills and trusts so that they can grieve, recover, and turn to their next chapter. Seeing as these case types are delicate and take place during tough times, they’re always approached with respect and genuine care.
Expert Resolution of Estate Business Conflicts
Another type of estate related business disputes involves creditor claims or disputes over money owed by the decedent resulting from the decedent’s business transactions.
This can be tricky because the decedent is no longer able to tell his or her side of the story. This requires conducting a forensic analysis of past business records to understand the truth of the matter.
Navigating Diverse Business Litigation & Disputes
Other types of business disputes that Gokal Law Group handles include:
- Business Torts - financial loss because of another business’ misconduct
- Employment Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Disputes related to a Purchasing Assets
- Partnership Disputes
- Real Estate Disputes
If you’re struggling with a business dispute due to the death of a decedent, don’t hesitate to call our offices for an immediate consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is trust litigation for nonprofits?
Nonprofit trust litigation refers to situations in which a nonprofit organization has been made the beneficiary of an estate and is due to receive a bequeathment or endowment; however, there are other parties who dispute the trust and spur legal proceedings. In some cases, these disputes are solved in mediation between the beneficiaries, but sometimes they go before a court.
What is our risk if we don’t hire lawyers?
If you don’t work with a lawyer who specializes in nonprofit trust litigation, you may risk losing some or all of the bequeathment that’s been left for you. Furthermore, trust administration may be a complicated process, especially when estate disputes erupt, and without experienced legal representatives you may be at a serious disadvantage in court proceedings.
How can we justify the expense of litigation? We’re not a billion-dollar nonprofit.
Gokal Law Group offers a free consultation with one of our attorneys to determine if nonprofit trust litigation makes sense for you. After reviewing your case and discussing your financial circumstances, we will advise you on next steps to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.
At what point should we get a legal team involved in the process?
You should hire legal counsel as soon as you’ve been informed that your non-profit will be a beneficiary of a trust or will. nonprofit trust attorneys will make sure that your organization is represented in all crucial proceedings and that the estate is being fairly administered.
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