When it comes to a person’s estate or business-related issues, there can be a lot of money at stake, as well as the preservation of important relationships. It is important to take steps ahead of time to protect your estate or business in an attempt to avoid future conflict, and you should always do this with the help of a trusted and experienced law firm. In addition, you should seek legal help the moment you believe a dispute is arising, so you can resolve the matter as effectively and efficiently as possible.
If you are in the greater Sacramento region, look no further than The Sterling Law Group, A P.C. with offices conveniently located in Roseville and downtown Sacramento for all of your litigation and planning questions and concerns regarding your estate and business. Our team has decades of experience representing the interests of individuals, families, and businesses in the greater Sacramento region, and we can advise you of your options based on your circumstances.
Contact us today online or call 916-619-1995 for a consultation to discuss your concerns and learn more about our legal services.
Stephen James SlocumFounding Partner
Our team has over 50 combined years of experience in the Trust and Estate field. We have successfully litigated numerous cases where the underlying estate plans were not properly prepared, leaving a pathway for objections, arguments, and litigation. Our dedication to our client´s cause is evident when we are at trial. The experience gained in litigation gives us a unique view of how to properly prepare an estate or business plan. Since we litigate the errors, we know what not to do when creating your plan. We do not use automated programs that allow for the unique aspects of your life to be overlooked. Every litigation case and every plan is thought through from start to finish with your specific desired outcome in mind.
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Even close family members can argue over inheritance matters, and in some cases, someone might want to file a lawsuit regarding a will or trust. Whether you think you might need to file a claim or need to defend against one, we can evaluate your situation.
Business disputes are bound to arise, whether they are regarding contracts, between owners, or regarding any other business-related issues. Address these disputes head-on with the help of experienced litigators who understand the challenges that company owners face.
The fiduciary duty is the highest form of legal duty, and it applies in many estate planning and business law situations. If you are accused of breaching a fiduciary duty, or you believe someone else in a position of authority has done so, reach out right away.
Do you believe that someone is taking advantage of an older loved one and compromising their estate? Financial elder abuse is a common yet complex issue, and you need the right legal team ready to help address and stop this type of abuse and financial loss.
Serving as a trustee is complicated, and beneficiaries of the trust might challenge the conduct of a trustee. Whether you are a trustee defending your actions or a beneficiary with concerns, our legal team can help.
Serving as a successor trustee can be more complicated than you might imagine, and you might have general questions about your duties, or beneficiaries might challenge certain decisions you make. Never hesitate to seek legal guidance regarding trust administration.
Even with the most effective estate plan, the probate process can still be complicated. Whether you are an executor of a will or you stand to potentially inherit part of an estate, we can provide legal assistance throughout every step of the probate process.
Much estate litigation involves will contests, which challenge the validity of part or all of someone’s will once it enters probate. These cases are challenging because you cannot ask the testator questions once they have passed away, but our law firm knows how to handle these contests.
70% of what we do is litigation of Trusts and wills. And over ½ of these lawsuits are a result of poor estate planning. Every adult should have an estate plan, regardless of their family or wealth status. We can design and implement comprehensive estate plans for all situations, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more. If you already have an estate plan, we can review it regularly and make necessary adjustments based on your life changes.
If you have a family business, the time to begin thinking about the future is now. Never assume that you will be around to run the company forever or that other family members will step in and easily take over if needed. Instead, we can help you form a successful business succession plan to protect the company.
Click on one of our areas of expertise to read more. We have assisted clients with a wide range of complex legal matters.
Even close family members can argue over inheritance matters, and in some cases, someone might want to file a lawsuit regarding a will or trust. Whether you think you might need to file a claim or need to defend against one, we can evaluate your situation.
Business disputes are bound to arise, whether they are regarding contracts, between owners, or regarding any other business-related issues. Address these disputes head-on with the help of experienced litigators who understand the challenges that company owners face.
The fiduciary duty is the highest form of legal duty, and it applies in many estate planning and business law situations. If you are accused of breaching a fiduciary duty, or you believe someone else in a position of authority has done so, reach out right away.
Do you believe that someone is taking advantage of an older loved one and compromising their estate? Financial elder abuse is a common yet complex issue, and you need the right legal team ready to help address and stop this type of abuse and financial loss.
Serving as a trustee is complicated, and beneficiaries of the trust might challenge the conduct of a trustee. Whether you are a trustee defending your actions or a beneficiary with concerns, our legal team can help.
Serving as a successor trustee can be more complicated than you might imagine, and you might have general questions about your duties, or beneficiaries might challenge certain decisions you make. Never hesitate to seek legal guidance regarding trust administration.
Even with the most effective estate plan, the probate process can still be complicated. Whether you are an executor of a will or you stand to potentially inherit part of an estate, we can provide legal assistance throughout every step of the probate process.
Much estate litigation involves will contests, which challenge the validity of part or all of someone’s will once it enters probate. These cases are challenging because you cannot ask the testator questions once they have passed away, but our law firm knows how to handle these contests.
70% of what we do is litigation of Trusts and wills. And over ½ of these lawsuits are a result of poor estate planning. Every adult should have an estate plan, regardless of their family or wealth status. We can design and implement comprehensive estate plans for all situations, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more. If you already have an estate plan, we can review it regularly and make necessary adjustments based on your life changes.
If you have a family business, the time to begin thinking about the future is now. Never assume that you will be around to run the company forever or that other family members will step in and easily take over if needed. Instead, we can help you form a successful business succession plan to protect the company.
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An estate planning lawyer helps you identify your planning needs and designs and implements a comprehensive estate plan that protects you, your loved ones, and your property. They ensure that your plan complies with state law and is enforceable. Your lawyer will also regularly review your estate plan with you and revise it as needed.
Business is complicated, and it involves legal relationships between many different parties. Owners can contract with additional owners, vendors, clients and customers, and other businesses, among others. When disputes arise regarding contracts, business management, or other legal obligations, the matter can escalate quickly. A business litigation attorney helps to resolve such conflicts in the most effective and efficient manner possible, whether it is through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, or taking the matter to court.
As the highest legal duty in the U.S. legal system, a fiduciary duty applies when someone is acting on behalf of another person or entity, which is common in business or trusts and estates. A fiduciary must act with the interests of the other party over their own and must act with proper care, loyalty, and good faith. When someone breaches this duty, legal consequences can arise.
A living trust (also called an inter vivos trust) is a legal document that designates the trust as the owner of your property and names a trustee to manage and distribute the property according to your wishes. While you are alive, you will likely serve as the trustee with a successor trustee who takes over when you are incapacitated or pass away.
Posted by The Sterling Law Group on September 19th - Probate
The death of a family member can leave any family in disarray. After the funeral has taken place and the deceased is laid to rest, the matter of distributing property to heirs needs to be addressed. This happens, at least in part, through a legal process called probate. ...
Posted by The Sterling Law Group on September 12th - Business Law
Any type of dispute regarding a business transaction is a major headache for those involved. If you are a business owner, a lawsuit could force you to shut down. If you are a consumer, filing a lawsuit can seem overwhelming and can cause you significant stress and attorney fees....
Posted by The Sterling Law Group on August 19th - Business Law
Business litigation is a phrase that generally involves companies or other parties defending or resolving legal disputes, usually relating to businesses that are facing accusations of some kind of misconduct or lawsuits for different reasons. Anytime that your company is facing ...
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