$ 495-600 per hour
Amy Lauren Gostanian
also known as Amy Lauren Koshinski
About Amy
Biography
Amy Gostanian is an experienced and decorated Trust & Estate Litigation attorney, and founder of Gostanian Law Group. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Amy is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and probate law, and is certified to appear in California State and Federal Court. Amy has also been a guest speaker for the Orange County Bar Association - Conservatorship Section.
Amy has a broad range of experience in estate litigation matters, having completed thousands of estate plans and successfully litigated throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino and Riverside County, California.
Amy has been recognized as a Top-Rated Super Lawyer three years consecutively (2020, 2021, and 2022) within the selective Orange County Trust and Estate Litigation Category. She has also been recognized as Super Lawyer - Rising Star in 2014 and 2015, and her firm, Gostanian Law Group, was recognized by Avvo for the 2015 Client Choice Award. Amy resides in south Orange County with her loving husband John and three (3) young daughters.
Gostanian Law Group is located in Orange County, CA. For more than a decade, Amy has expanded Gostanian Law Group by adding other passionate and knowledgeable individuals in order to provide her clients with the very best legal counsel. The firm is comprised of highly experienced Trust and Probate litigators who zealously advocate for clients and have over 30+ years of combined experience and success.
Gostanian Law Group's mission is to protect and preserve your wealth, your loved ones and your legacy.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Location
The Estate Lawyers
1201 Dove Street, STE 475, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Amy Lauren Gostanian's Reviews
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Practice Area Knowledge (19)
Professionalism (16)
Recommendation (15)
Case Results (12)
General Knowledge (11)
Responsiveness (10)
Advocacy (9)
Staff & Support (9)
Character & Conduct (7)
Communication Style (7)
Compassion (5)
Trustworthiness (5)
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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Creating a Living Trust
Amy and her staff were fantastic in figuring out how to create my living Trust to comply with some of my unusual request. Thanks for all your hard work.
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Amy Gostanian
we have worked with Amy since 2008 on trust related issues - from the initial establishment of the trust through modifications needed as circumstances changed. We have always felt that any suggestions made/implemented were in our best interests and have never felt the need to second guess Amy. She ...
Posted by Britt | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Expert Probate Litigation
Quite simply, Amy and her team are fantastic. I was the administrator of my Mom’s estate, which experienced a fraudulent claim. Amy came highly recommended by several local lawyers as an outstanding estate litigator. In working with her, I found that Amy was consistently calm, patient, and always ...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Estate Planning
Medi-cal Estate Preservation Plan
Amy helped our family effectively prepare and execute a medi-cal estate preservation plan. Amy was knowledgeable, and always returned calls when my sister, father and I had questions throughout the somewhat complicated process. She connected us to a knowledgeable person who got our mother qualified...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2015 | Trusts
Excellent, through and responsive service, knowledge & rapport
Amy reviewed our trusts and update our powers of attorney and did a very thorough review and made several important suggestions and changes. We would definitely recommend her expert services to anyone.
Amy Lauren Gostanian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Amy is extremely experienced and dedicated."
"Amy is committed to excellence and always works to provide the very best service to her clients. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always a pleasure to work with. Amy has my full endorsement as an experienced Trust, Estate, and Probate Litigation expert."
"I endorse Amy Gostanian and her firm! I have had the pleasure to work with Amy and witness her dedication to her clients. Amy and her firm are experienced probate litigators that have passion for their clients. I have enjoyed working with Amy and highly recommend her firm on probate litigation matters."
"I highly endorse Amy Gostanian in the trust and estate planning/litigation field. Amy is a highly moral and ethical attorney who is very well regarded by our peers and judges. She takes a sincere interest in her clients and provides excellent representation."
"As a fellow estate planning attorney, I refer my clients to Amy for matters that are out of my expertise. Each time, my clients are highly satisfied with working with Amy. Besides being a smart and experienced attorney, Amy treats each one of her clients with the utmost respect and care. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Gostanian is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and professional Trust and Estate attorney. Her clients are fortunate to have her."
"I have had the pleasure of personally working with Mrs. Gostanian. She is an aggressive and intelligent lawyer who provides outstanding representation to her clients."
"Amy really does put the "pro" in probate. She is classy, sophisticated, aggressive, and professional. Amy handles her cases with elegance and grace while ensuring her clients have personalized attention along the way. She is an expert in estate planning and probate law; you can retain her with confidence."
"Ms. Gostanian is a superb lawyer. I have personally worked with her on cases, and she has proven herself to be one of the top trust and probate attorneys in the area. She also has an engaging personality - a real joy to work with."
"Excellent Attorney, and fellow Pepperdine Law School Alum."
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Experience
Honors
2024
2024 Superlawyer- Trust and Estate Litigation, SuperLawyers
2023
2023 Superlawyer- Trust and Estate Litigation, SuperLawyers
2022
2022 Superlawyer- Trust and Estate Litigation, SuperLawyers
2021
2021 Superlawyer- Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Superlawyer- Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyers
2019
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Avvo Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
2004
Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Technology Law, Pepperdine University School of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, The Estate Lawyers, APC
Associations
2014 - Present
ProVisorsExecutive Committee Member
2008 - Present
ProVisorsGroup Leader Associate
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
Orange County Bar AssociationChair/Conservatorships
Education
2004
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Univ of Colorado Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Conservatorship, Guardianship, & Protective Proceedings Section Meeting
Petitions for Conservatorship & Common Errors & Ways to Avoid Them
2015
The Alona Cortese Elder Law Center
Elder Law
2015
Drafting and Designing Revocable Trusts in California
Planning for Smaller Estates and Pour Over Wills
Publications
2003
Law Journal
Dispute Resolution
Languages
English