Tag: Probate law
Passing away without a will and trust has several potential outcomes, often varying by state. These laws can get awfully complex – especially in California. Ensure that your assets are distributed according to your own judgment rather than a default
Stepping in as a trustee may be an emotionally draining transition, as well as a confusing. Taking over management of a living trust is often abrupt, throwing a new trustees into a role without the necessary knowledge. Living trusts, or
Trust administration is a necessary yet overwhelming responsibility on top of mourning the loss of a loved one. The emotions of a loved one’s passing are already tough and now you have a stack of legally binding trustee responsibilities. On
Probate litigation can be a long and arduous process depending on the nature of the case and who is involved. There are often multiple stakeholders on any given dispute, and sometimes the court process can outlive even the plaintiff. So
In a perfect world, money-hungry telemarketers and scam artists would treat the elderly with deserving respect. Sadly, as the world is far from perfect, financial elder abuse is a very real and heartbreaking component of trust and probate law. Consider
Last month, we wrote an article on Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle. In short, she told fans and the court that her relationship with her conservator, who also happens to be her father, is largely an abusive one. She claimed that
A death at Iowa’s popular Adventureland theme park has received nationwide attention over the last few weeks as a family fights for justice in court. The incident took place on the Raging River ride, the park’s rafting-themed attraction. A family
For many Americans, hearing the name Britney Spears evokes memories of some of the top hits of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Early in her career, the pop star seemed to have it all figured out. Every one of
Life is about learning lessons, making mistakes, and sometimes having to pay more than you anticipated. Whether it’s a small choice or a major life decision, it’s inevitable that along your journey something is bound to go wrong. This year
Recently, Gokal Law Group partner Alison Gokal was featured on ProVisor’s Empower Hour in Orange County. She was chosen to discuss her perspective on work-life balance and why recalibration is the true answer to finding balance. Read on to learn