Integrity. Experience. Perseverance.
Veteran-owned trust and estate litigation law firm.
Experienced Guidance In Trust And Estate Litigation
Litigation is stressful. It combines the pain of any serious disagreement with a complex set of rules and procedures that few people understand. Estate litigation can also bring in the stress associated with losing a loved one and wanting to protect their legacy. Without an experienced and dedicated team on your side, trust and estate litigation can be too much to bear.
Serving Placer, Sacramento and surrounding counties.
Estate and Trust Litigation
Estate and Trust Litigation
Contested wills, breach of fiduciary duty, trustee removal or defense and other litigation over an estate require experienced, practical legal guidance.
Estate and Trust Litigation
Contested wills, breach of fiduciary duty, trustee removal or defense and other litigation over an estate require experienced, practical legal guidance.
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Business Litigation
Business Litigation
Lawsuits over business or commercial relationships can cover everything from vendor disputes to corporate governance issues. You need a team with business experience to handle your case aggressively and efficiently.
Business Litigation
Lawsuits over business or commercial relationships can cover everything from vendor disputes to corporate governance issues. You need a team with business experience to handle your case aggressively and efficiently.
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Probate
Probate
The probate process can be overwhelming for someone who doesn’t handle these issues regularly. Our attorneys can help you avoid or overcome the obstacles that can trip you up.
Financial Elder Abuse
Financial Elder Abuse
Disputes often arise when an older loved one either loses the capacity to make financial decisions, or has that responsibility taken away. Financial elder abuse may only come to light during probate or the trust administration process.
Financial Elder Abuse
Disputes often arise when an older loved one either loses the capacity to make financial decisions, or has that responsibility taken away. Financial elder abuse may only come to light during probate or the trust administration process.
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Stephen J. Slocum
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Timothy J. Kooy
Senior CounselView Profile
Timothy J. Kooy
Senior CounselView Profile
A Partner You Can Trust
At The Sterling Law Group, we give our clients the attention, care, and practical advice they need. We will communicate with you throughout the process. We will always give you our honest assessment, borne of many years of experience, so you can make the right decisions. Our goal is to resolve your case as effectively and efficiently as possible.
In addition to trust and estate litigation, we assist clients in business disputes, trust administration, business succession planning and disputes, and more. We practice in areas where we can provide our clients with value. We want to make sure that you are better off for having chosen us.
The Importance Of Integrity
Legal disputes can destroy important relationships. The issues in these cases can include fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, elder abuse, unkept promises and more. It can be hard to remain rational when a dispute involves such personal matters.
When you’re in a fight like that, you need an experienced professional whose judgment you can trust. You need to know that you aren’t being encouraged to spend thousands of dollars fighting for hundreds of dollars. You need a legal team you can count on.
Our Clients
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What people are saying about us
The Sterling Law Group and Stephen Slocum have represented my family more than once and provided us with excellent service. From early 2015 through early 2016, Mr. Slocum was…
Kim and Jeff
I had just lost my father by an unexpected illness and was named the trustee of his estate my emotions were fresh and discord was alive and well within the family unit left b…
Tonya Lofton
The team at The Sterling Law Group was there at the right time when I needed them. They were honest, wasn’t there to take my money and most importantly, kept me informe…
Mmareka D
This is the first time I used The Sterling Law Group and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Everyone from the front office staff to the attorneys handling my account wer…
Beler Watts, Jr
They are very skilled and professional Lawyers. They successfully helped me with my case. Thank you.
Daniel
Steve was very professional when it came to conservatorship. He helped me out of a tough situation and I appreciate him stepping in.
Marek Cole
Wonderful Staff and they know their stuff, great to work with, I would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Sherrine
“The Sterling Law Group was formed with the desire to protect our client’s estates, businesses, and personal interests during their lives and after.”
– Stephen J. Slocum
“The Sterling Law Group was formed with the desire to protect our client’s estates, businesses, and personal interests during their lives and after.”
– Stephen J. Slocum
If you need help with trust or estate litigation, business litigation, probate, or related issues, The Sterling Law Group can help. Call us at 916-727-6904 or contact us online to request a free consultation.