Jack Gilbert

Business Law Contract Law Employment Law

What is mutual assent?

March 26, 2026

Mutual assent is the agreement of both parties to the same contract terms through a valid offer and acceptance. Courts look for objective evidence—words, conduct,...

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Business Law Commercial Litigation Contract Law

What is breach of contract?

March 26, 2026

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform a promised duty under a valid agreement, including written or oral contracts. The non-breaching...

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Elder Law Estate Planning Trusts and Estates

What is a spendthrift trust?

March 26, 2026

A spendthrift trust is an estate planning trust that restricts distributions and generally prevents most creditors from reaching a beneficiary’s trust interest. A trustee controls...

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Business Law Civil Litigation Contract Law

What is a contract?

March 26, 2026

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between 2 or more parties. It’s formed when key elements like offer, acceptance, and consideration are present, creating...

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Business & Commercial Law Consumer Protection Law Contract Law

What is an offer?

March 26, 2026

An offer is a definite proposal by an offeror that creates the power of acceptance in the offeree and can form a contract when accepted....

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Estate Litigation Probate Litigation Trust Litigation

What is a trust contest?

March 26, 2026

A trust contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a trust or specific trust provisions, typically filed in probate court and often subject...

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Elder Law Guardianship and Conservatorship Probate and Estate Administration

What is conservatorship?

March 26, 2026

A conservatorship is a court-ordered arrangement that appoints 1 conservator to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of an adult who can’t do so safely....

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Elder Law Estate Planning Special Needs Planning

What is a special needs trust?

March 26, 2026

A special needs trust is a trust that holds assets for a person with a disability so they can keep means-tested benefits like SSI and...

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Elder Law Estate Planning Probate

What is a codicil?

March 26, 2026

A codicil is a written legal amendment to an existing will that changes, adds, or revokes specific provisions without replacing the entire document. It must...

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Estate Planning Probate Wills and Trusts

What is a holographic will?

March 26, 2026

A holographic will is a will written and signed in the testator’s own handwriting, and in many states it can be valid without witnesses. It’s...

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Elder Law Estate Litigation Probate Litigation

What is an undue influence claim?

March 26, 2026

An undue influence claim alleges that someone used manipulation or pressure to override another person’s free will—often affecting a will, trust, or major financial decision....

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Estate Litigation Probate Litigation Trust and Estate Disputes

What is a will contest?

March 26, 2026

A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a will, typically filed in probate court after the person dies. It usually alleges...

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