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The weight of a contested trust or probate dispute is a burden no one should carry alone, especially when the allegations against you feel like a work of fiction. You’re watching the estate’s value dwindle as legal fees pile up, all while waiting for a trial date that feels a

When a loved one grants a power of attorney (“POA”), the legal authority to manage their affairs shifts. But this authority doesn’t come without boundaries. In California, the individual appointed as an agent under the POA (also known as an attorney-in-fact) takes on a fiduciary duty, meaning they are legally

When a loved one passes away, the person appointed to manage their Estate, known as the Executor, plays a critical role in ensuring assets are distributed according to the Will and California probate law. But what happens when that Executor has a personal stake in the outcome or fails to

It’s a difficult position to be in. A loved one has passed away, and while you’re grieving, you’re also relying on the appointed Executor to carry out their final wishes. But when that trust is broken and the Executor isn’t acting in the best interests of the Estate, delays distribution,

When a loved one passes away, the Executor of their Will becomes responsible for managing the Estate, paying debts, receiving income, handling court filings, and ultimately, distributing assets to beneficiaries. But what happens when the Executor oversteps their authority, delays the process, or fails to follow the Will’s instructions? In