Is Your Case Right For Contingency? Find Out If The Estate Lawyers, APC Can Represent You on a Results-Driven Basis

Attorneys Amy L. Gostanian, and Bradley R. Kirk are board certified in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California. They specialize in high-stakes trust and probate litigation, offering contingency representation for qualifying cases in Southern California.

See if you qualify for Contingency Representation. And learn more about the types of cases we handle and the criteria for working with our firm. Call us at 866-330-0578 or send us a direct message 

Contingency Representation For Southern California Clients

What Is Contingency Representation?

When we take your case on contingency, you pay no upfront fees. We are compensated only if we recover money for you. This aligns our goals with yours: achieving the best possible outcome.

 Why Choose The Estate Lawyers for Contingency Cases?

• Exclusive focus on trust and probate disputes.
• Extensive experience in complex and high-value, high-stakes cases.
• A proven track record of success in Southern California.
• Transparent communication and dedicated client advocacy.

What kind of cases are eligible for a Contingency Fee Arrangement?

Trust Contests and Will Contests

• Challenging wills, codicils, trusts, and/or trust amendments due to undue influence, fraud, mistake or lack of capacity.

Trust and Estate Mismanagement

• Cases where mismanagement and/or negligence has caused significant financial harm.

Fighting to Receive an Heir/Beneficiary’s share

• Aggressive advocacy to expedite or force distributions when the fiduciary has incurred unnecessary or unreasonable delays in making distributions.

 Financial Elder Abuse

• Fraudulent transfers of property or assets from vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of coercion, forgery, or misappropriation by caregivers or family members resulting in significant financial damage.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

• Trustees or executors failing to act in the best interest of beneficiaries resulting in significant financial loss/damage to the trust and/or estate.
• Mismanagement, self-dealing, or fraudulent activities significantly impacting the value of the trust and/or estate.

Petitions to Return Assets to an Estate or Trust (Probate Code 850)

• Recovering or confirming property to an estate or trust where ownership is in dispute.
• Recovering or confirming property to remain outside of an estate or trust where such asset passed via joint ownership, transfer/pay on death or otherwise consistent with the decedent’s wishes.
• Cases involving substantial financial recovery potential.

Bonus: Substantial Creditor Claims

• Representing creditors on contingency when the claim value is significant and supported by strong evidence.

Key Criteria For Contingency Cases

Our firm evaluates contingency cases based on these factors:
1. High Value of the Estate/Claim: Cases must involve significant financial stakes to justify the cost and risk of litigation.
2. Clear Evidence: Strong documentation or evidence supporting the claim.
3. Strong Likelihood of Success: A clear legal basis and provable damages.
4. Solvency of Opposing Party: Opposing parties must have sufficient assets to satisfy a judgment or settlement.
5. Client’s Alignment with Our Values: We partner with clients who share our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and pursuing justice.

What Sets Us Apart

• Proven Results: A history of recovering millions for clients in high-stakes litigation.
• Exclusive Focus: Unlike general practice firms, we practice exclusively in trust and probate litigation.
• No Upfront Fees: We invest in your case, covering aggressive advocacy to reach your goals until recovery.
• Client-Centered Approach: You’ll receive clear communication, personalized attention, and a dedicated legal team.

How To Get Started

Schedule a Consultation

Our attorneys will review your case details and determine if it’s a fit for contingency representation.

Case Evaluation

“We’ll assess the evidence, potential recovery, and risks involved to provide you with a transparent analysis.

Agreement & Representation

If your case qualifies, we’ll formalize the arrangement and get to work fighting for your rights.

Schedule Your Free Case Evaluation Now. Call us at 866-330-0578 or send us a direct message 

FAQs About Contingency Cases

What is the minimum estate or claim value required for contingency representation?

We typically handle cases involving claims exceeding $1,000,000 or more.

What percentage of the recovery does the firm receive?

Our fees are contingent on recovery and are typically a percentage of the amount recovered. This will be clearly outlined in our agreement.

Success Stories

Include brief, anonymized case studies showcasing:
• Will Contest: Self-serving Will prepared by acquaintance of Decedent in the hospital overturned resulting in over $8 million dollars being properly distributed amongst the heirs.
• Distribution Expedited: Heirs had waited years for monies to be distributed only to find the Executor had been self-dealing. Hundreds of thousands given to beneficiaries after aggressive pursuit and suspension of fiduciary.
• Civil fraud: Over $3 million recovered for client when her estranged siblings intentionally represented to the court the client had passed without issue in order to split the $10million dollar estate 2 ways and not 3.

Your Fight For Your Inheritance Starts Here

We are happy to offer a one-hour paid consultation that provides significant value. During this time, we will review relevant documents and your unique situation, offer legal advice, and help you decide on the best course of action to resolve your dispute.

Call our team at 866-330-0578 to schedule your free initial consultation, or send us a message online to tell us about your case.