TRUSTS AND ESTATE LITIGATION
Trust and estate disputes often involve the validity of the will or trust, the capacity of the decedent at the time the will or trust was signed, disagreements regarding the management of the trust or estate assets, interpretation of the will or trust, and breach of a fiduciary's duties. Pastor Law Group, PC regularly handles all aspects of trust and estate litigation including discovery and trials.
PROBATE LITIGATION
After a loved one passes away conflict may arise regarding various aspects of the probate process. Potential areas of conflict may include who will be appointed to administer the decedent's estate, management of the decedent's assets, interpretation of the decedent's estate plan, and the eventual distribution of the decedent's estate. We regularly assist in all aspects of probate litigation.
Civil LITIGATION
Pastor Law Group, P.C. has experienced civil litigation attorneys and trial lawyers. With a team of four attorneys, Pastor Law Group, P.C. provides experienced lawyers in elder law, probate, will and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, as well as family law, partitions, contract disputes, and business matters. Pastor Law Group, P.C. handles civil disputes from start to finish and has been successful in resolving lawsuits without the need for trial, such as by way of informal resolution, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution methods. Our firm takes pride in helping our clients resolve disputes timely and efficiently. We strive to provide careful analysis, in a methodical manner, to ensure you are aware of the best options available throughout the litigation process.
APPEALS
In probate court, it is unlikely that every party will be satisfied with the outcome of a case. However, while it is rare, if you believe a mistake was made during the court proceedings that led to an imbalanced or incorrect ruling, requesting an appellate court to review the decision may be an option that’s available to you. If you act promptly and have an attorney with substantial appellate court experience by your side, you may be able to successfully appeal a probate court decision.
CONSERVATORSHIP
Nathan D. Pastor assists in all aspects of conservatorships including setting up conservatorships as well as managing the conservatorship after the conservatorship is established. Nathan assists with marshaling assets, managing assets and completing all required court filings, including fiduciary accountings. Nathan also regularly handles limited conservatorships for adults with disabilities and special needs.
Conservatorship LITIGATION
Nathan D. Pastor is a member of the Court’s Conservatorship Panel of attorneys and regularly serves as court appointed counsel. Nathan has extensive experience handling conflict both before and after a conservatorship is established. Sometimes conflict may arise regarding long-term care planning, asset protection, protection against financial exploitation, management of the elder's finances and/or who is to be appointed conservator.
TRUST AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Many people find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of the California probate process. Mr. Pastor has an in depth knowledge of the trust and estate administration process and communicates clearly with clients regarding all necessary steps. Nathan prides himself on making the probate process - whether a court administered probate or a trust administration - easy for clients to understand. Nathan's practice is designed to have quick turnarounds for clients and competitive pricing.
ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning involves the creation, preservation and distribution of family wealth. Nathan assists families with planning for their children and grandchildren while taking into account tax implications as well as current elder law issues.