TRUST & WILL CONTEST
Defend your rights and inheritance by challenging invalid trusts and wills.
TRUST & WILL CONTEST
Defend your rights and inheritance by challenging invalid trusts and wills.
Contesting Invalid Trusts & Wills
There are a number of reasons why a party may contest the validity of a will or trust. A court could find that a will is invalid because a beneficiary took advantage of an elderly person, resulting in severe penalties, or it could be the result of errors made at the trust or will’s creation.
Other reasons why a trust and will contest could be in order include not meeting the proper legal requirements to be valid, if the will is revoked, or if the will is forged. If you are suspicious about the validity of a trust or will, contact Gokal Law Group for a case evaluation immediately.
How We Advocate for Clients Challenging Invalid Trusts and Wills
Gokal Law Group can help you challenge invalid trusts and wills that jeopardize the inheritance you deserve and are counting on.
Strategy
We’ll assess the circumstances surrounding the trust or will and advise you on the most effective course of action. Our team evaluates issues like undue influence, lack of capacity, and procedural errors that may invalidate the document to craft a comprehensive and legally sound strategy.
Discovery
We’ll thoroughly investigate the facts and collect critical evidence, such as medical records, witness testimony, and financial documents, to support your claim and invalidate the document in question. Our attorneys work to uncover red flags like coercion, fraud, or even forgery.
Mediation & Settlement
When settlement discussions and mediation arise, we ensure your voice is heard, always protect your interests throughout the process, and pursue a resolution that reflects the decedent’s true intent.
Trial
If a fair settlement isn’t possible, we are fully prepared to take your case to court. Our litigation team builds a focused, persuasive case to challenge the validity of the trust or will to safeguard your rightful inheritance.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Get Expert Resolution with Will & Trust Disputes
Reasons to Contest a Will or Trust:
- The will or trust was not properly executed in compliance with legal requirements
- The person creating the will or trust may not be mentally capable
- The possibility of elder abuse, duress, or fraud exists
- The will or trust was forged
- There was a mistake in the terms will or trust
- The will was revoked
The most common situations which lead to trust and will contests relate to elder financial abuse, undue influence, fraud, and duress, with the elderly population being a common target of will forgery and estate fraud. The attorneys at Gokal Law Group take pride in prosecuting these claims, with years of experience in delivering proper justice.
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.
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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