Tag: Trust and probate law
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
The estate planning process involves making a lot of thoughtful decisions, especially when there are multiple children in blended families who are to inherit. Unfortunately, even the best laid plans result in post-death disputes. From our experience, this is likely
Summer this year is not quite what we expected, but that hasn’t stopped us from pushing towards new goals and having fun. At Gokal Law Group, treating our coworkers and our clients like family is our top priority. While COVID-19
As a trustee, you are obligated to provide beneficiaries with accurate trust accounts under California Probate Code 16062. Remember that you are working for the beneficiaries, who are likely grieving the loss of a loved one, or may not know