Category: Probate Litigation
Gokal Law attorneys are often asked to help explain certain aspects of estate and trust law. Many people have common questions well before they may need litigation. One of the more frequent questions we are asked is about an accounting,
For many people, their will is the centerpiece of their estate planning efforts. As such, they likely ensured that it satisfied the state requirements to be valid and admitted into probate court. When someone creates and executes a will, is
When you are the beneficiary of a trust or estate, the trustee or executor has a responsibility to act in your best interest. But it can feel like they are not doing so if, for example, they try to sell
If you have paid a caregiver to take care of your senior loved one, but they took advantage of them to be included as a beneficiary in their trust or will, know that caregiver inheritance laws are on your side.
A person’s will is their legacy, and when it has been compromised, more than monetary or material gain is at stake. If you are thinking of challenging a will in Probate Court, it is normal to feel intimidated by the
A will establishes a person’s legacy and can provide for their loved ones after death. There are some instances, however, where a person may be manipulated into executing a will that gives someone a larger inheritance or entirely disinherits a
The probate process is how you cement the legacy of a loved one who has passed away to ensure it ripples across generations. But when issues arise during it, probate litigation in Orange County is often imminent. Probate litigation can
When it comes time to administer an estate, understanding what you should expect to pay is important for beneficiaries and executors alike, which is when using our California probate Calculator is essential. California Probate Code Sections 10810 and 10811 guide the
As a beneficiary, it can sometimes feel like you are at the mercy of the executor. However, it is imperative to understand there are laws that shield beneficiaries and their inheritance from unfit or underhanded individuals. Only an expert probate
If you have discovered you are a trust beneficiary, it is normal to feel anxious to receive your distribution and exceedingly frustrated when a trustee seemingly drags their feet. In some circumstances, trustees have every right to refuse distributions. In