Appeal Your Trust with Gokal Law Group
Very few trust and estate litigators have the skills and experience to handle trust litigation appeals after trial. Our firm has an established record of successfully handling appellate matters.
How We Guide You Through Complex Trust Litigation Appeals
Gokal Law Group is dedicated to protecting your interests by expertly navigating the appellate process and ensuring your case receives the skilled attention it deserves to reach a favorable outcome.
Strategy
We’ll collaborate closely with the referring attorney to thoroughly review the appellate issues and develop a focused and comprehensive strategy to challenge or defend the trial court’s decision, targeting the strongest legal arguments on your behalf.
Discovery
We carefully analyze the trial record with the referring attorney, including relevant transcripts and evidence, to identify any errors or omissions that could potentially impact the appeal’s outcome.
Mediation & Settlement
We prepare persuasive appellate briefs and participate in mediation or settlement discussions to seek the best resolution possible before oral argument, providing a way to avoid a second trial.
Trial
If the case proceeds, we advocate vigorously during oral arguments and, if necessary, pursue further steps, such as petitions for re-hearing or review, to protect your interests and help you receive a fair and just decision.
Trusted Counsel for Complex Trust Appeals
Collaborative Strategy Rooted in Trial Insight
Appellate matters are referred to Gokal Law Group by the trial attorney with whom we work collaboratively to understand the case and to obtain relevant trial records and case files. The collaboration enables the Gokal Law Group team to efficiently understand decades of family history and years of litigation history to focus our efforts on the narrow legal issues at appeal.
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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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