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Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary from a Trust in California?
Being a trustee requires careful balance. Trustees must navigate their duties to both the trust and beneficiaries—a responsibility that often leads to confusion about the limits of their authority. One of the most common questions that arises is: Can a trustee remove a beneficiary from a trust? However, as with
A Case Study: Understanding Will Requirements in California
A will is how someone shapes their legacy after they are gone. But will requirements in California can make it complicated to determine when a will is and isn’t valid. Fortunately, we’re here to help. At Gokal Law Group, we have been helping clients contest and validate wills for decades so they can
How to Invalidate a Trust in California
A trust is the story of your family’s legacy. When someone uses underhanded tactics to alter or fabricate this legal document, the consequences can ripple across generations. Fortunately, if you’re wondering how to invalidate a trust in California under such circumstances, we’re here to protect your rights and your rightful
How Do You Petition to Invalidate a Trust in California?
People use trusts to define their legacies and take care of their loved ones when they are no longer around to do so. But in some situations, malicious individuals will try to take advantage of vulnerable people and damage their legacy. Whether you are a beneficiary or heir, in these
A Groundbreaking Change to California Inheritance Law for Stepchildren
When a stepparent passes away, the feelings of loss can be as deep as if losing a parent related by blood. Your stepparent’s biological children, however, may see you as a threat to their inheritance and seek to disinherit you, adding another challenge to an already emotionally turbulent time. It
Who Can Override a Power of Attorney in California?
A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful legal tool, but it’s not immune to misuse. In California, this document gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf in financial, legal, or medical matters. But what happens when the agent no longer acts in the principal best interest
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