Intentional Interference with an Inheritance with a Promise to Make a Will
Unfortunately, sometimes family members or friends take advantage of your loved one and manipulate them into changing their will or … Read More
What is Probate Fraud?
Every time an estate enters probate, legacy and financial security are at stake for beneficiaries. And when an executor abuses … Read More
Do All Heirs Have to Agree to Sell Property They Inherited?
If a loved one has just passed away and you are standing to inherit from their trust or estate, you … Read More
How Is the Sale of Inherited Property Split Between Siblings?
The process of administering an estate or trust can be fraught with intense emotions after a parent passes away. Complex … Read More
What’s a Fair Caregiver Compensation from an Estate?
As the Baby Boomer population continues to age, many of their adult children end up spending months or even years … Read More
Can My Brother Sue Me for My Inheritance?
When a parent passes away, and an inheritance is on the line, it is an unfortunate reality that sibling rivalries … Read More
What Happens When Siblings Disagree on the Sale of an Inherited Asset?
If you and your siblings have recently inherited an asset from a deceased family member, it is common for disagreements … Read More
What is Breach of Fiduciary Duty in California?
When you are the beneficiary of a trust, the trustee wields considerable power and influence over your inheritance and trust … Read More
California Trust Law: What Are Objections to Accounting?
Gokal Law attorneys are often asked to help explain certain aspects of estate and trust law. Many people have common … Read More
What is a Self-Proving Will in California?
For many people, their will is the centerpiece of their estate planning efforts. As such, they likely ensured that it … Read More