Amy Lauren Gostanian

Amy Lauren Gostanian

also known as Amy Lauren Koshinski

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning

1201 Dove Street, STE 475, Newport Beach, CA

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 55%

Litigation only as it related to Probate/Trust/Estates-Accountings, Contests, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Spousal Property Petitions, Heggstad Petitions, Compromise Claims of Minor/Dependent Adult

21 years

55%
Probate 30%

Probate Estate Administration, Spousal Property Petitions, Creditor Issues, 13100 Petitions, Conservatorships

21 years

30%
Guardianship 10%

Probate guardianship of the person is set up because a child is living with an adult who is not the child’s parent, and the adult needs a court order to make decisions on behalf of the child.

21 years

10%
Estate Planning 5%

Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney for non-taxable estates

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-600 per hour

Contingency

30%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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1201 Dove Street, STE 475, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Amy Lauren Gostanian's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust

Amy Gostoniany’s law firm were able to got the special needs trust for our daughter approve in mo time, it was so overwhelmingly great, since I know that this processes could take months and even years, definitely I am convinced they knew what they do, they have the knowledge. Experience, organizatio...n and professionalism need it to get results

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Very Happy

Amy was great to work with and had far superior knowledge than the other 5 attorneys that I interviewed. Her knack to think “outside the box” and intuitive intellect produced excellent results.

Posted by Joanne | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb!

If you ever need an attorney to help you with Estate Planning, or to defend you in some sort of litigation, then finding a good attorney will be one of the most important things you will ever have to do. A good attorney will not only be superbly in command of the legal issues and laws pertaining to y...our matter, but will also be ethical and honest. Your attorney might also have to do some important detective work; for example, in tracking down important witnesses. A good attorney will not be the least bit timid in defending you during deposition or in court, and will certainly never get confused about whose side they’re on. I know from personal experience with these matters in my case that Amy Gostanian and her team at Gostanian Law Group are, by far, the very best. My case was a lawsuit brought against me over the way a friend of mine created her Will. In other words, her Will was being contested. I took the documents I was served to Amy Gostanian. She introduced me to a paralegal who would also be working on the case. After she reviewed the documents and asked some questions, Amy introduced me to Michelle Bartolic, another attorney, who would be working with us as a team. Amy was very familiar with the attorney who drafted my friend’s Will, as well as the attorney who was bringing the case against me. She also knew the judges at the courthouse where the case was filed. As the meeting progressed, I began to feel very confident and optimistic. Amy explained in great detail the length of time this case might take if it were to go to trial, the likely financial costs, as well as the way she paced the billing amounts, so as to make it easier for her clients to keep up. She also advised me on how to communicate with them during the process, so as to keep costs down further. (There were other surprising ways the costs were kept down as well.) Amy, Michelle, and everyone on my team took care of everything. I felt like I had hired an army. I received an email from Amy a short time after our first meeting, saying that I needn’t worry, that all the good facts were on my side. Several depositions were scheduled, and Amy and Michelle gave me a lengthy preparation for my own deposition. But I never had to go through with any deposition. All the depositions were cancelled by the other side after the depositions of the attorney who drafted my friend’s Will, the witnesses to the signing, and the notary public. Michelle Bartolic tracked down a very credible witness the night before a scheduled Mandatory Settlement Conference. And during the Conference, a newly hired paralegal sent word that she had tracked down another important witness and scheduled a phone call for Amy and Michelle. After a few back and forth negotiations for a Settlement, we walked out of the Conference with the intention to go to trial. Later that day, the Conference was continued at Amy’s office at the request of the other side. (During that time, the call to the other witness took place as well.) That’s where their case quickly continued to crumble apart. I was not present, but Amy called to let me know what was going on, and we discussed what would be a satisfactory outcome for me, if we did not go to trial. Amy and Michelle presented to them in detail the reasons why they would lose their case. And that’s when the case came to an end, and the outcome was very satisfactory. Throughout the duration of this case, Amy and Michelle always replied right away to my communications, and kept me very much informed of what was going on. I know they worked beyond "normal" business hours. One time I received an email from Amy around 7:30 AM, and I know Michelle tracked down a witness after 7:00 PM. And, they were always very encouraging and optimistic. I then needed to create a Living Trust and Will. Amy, Michelle and Diane Davis did a beautiful job for me. It was a wonderful experience. My Estate Planning Portfolio is awesome!

Posted by Terry | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Halopoff case

Amy is very professional. She was referred to us by my Mother's attorney. She is incredibly knowledgeable and was very committed. We had no idea what we needed to do or how the legal system works and Amy and her firm were fantastic. They not only educated us but always made sure that we were info...rmed and up to date on how our case was progressing. We live in Maryland and needed to have a conservator put in place for my Mother with dementia who live in California. Other family members were taking advantage of her and we needed to stop that. Amy suggested a professional fiduciary and took care of everything. We are completely satisfied with the legal representation we received.

Posted by Valerie | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Postiive Experience with Excellent Team

I have only positive things to say about Amy and her team. She previously did some legal and estate work for my mother and my brother and they were pleased with her. Last year, I was in desperate need for legal assistance as I needed to go through a probate process for two estates. She met with my... husband and I and guided us through the probate process thoroughly and expertly. I have recommended her to another friend and would not hesitate to use her firm in the future. All in all, it was a positive experience with an excellent team.

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Amy Lauren Gostanian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sacha Pomares

Probate lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Amy is extremely experienced and dedicated."

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Joseph Patton

Probate lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Kathleen Nichols

Probate lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michele Carmeli

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nicole Newman

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Frederick Muscarella

Trusts lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Gostanian is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and professional Trust and Estate attorney. Her clients are fortunate to have her."

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Courtney Shepard

Probate lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joshua Abel

Probate lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradley Kirk

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Sloan

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Attorney, and fellow Pepperdine Law School Alum."

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Michelle Bartolic

Probate lawyer

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Sacha Pomares

Probate lawyer

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Joseph Patton

Probate lawyer

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Cheryl Walsh

Elder law lawyer

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Megan Acosta

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Joshua Abel

Business lawyer

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Kerri Strunk

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Paul Miller

Probate lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

ProVisors

Executive Committee Member

2008 - Present

ProVisors

Group Leader Associate

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2005 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Orange County Bar Association

Chair/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

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