Category: Probate Litigation
Wills and trusts are complicated but essential estate planning instruments. While setting up a will and trust is a complex endeavor in and of itself, administering and executing them is just as complicated and requires the expertise of a premier
A person who creates a Living Trust is often held in high regard by their family. This dynamic can make it difficult for both beneficiaries and the grantor to admit they may no longer be fit to fulfill their duties.
There are a number of disappointing scenarios which require a trust litigation attorney: Maybe your trustee has been lazy in administering the trust; the trust might be ambiguous or have certain errors; ownership of property may not be clear; assets
The probate court process can be tricky to understand, especially without the guidance of an experienced probate attorney. One of the most confusing factors is the difference between probate and non-probate property, and how both types of assets are distributed
The probate process was established in order to prove the validity of wills and other estate documents, as well as distribute a person’s assets after death if they do not have a trust. California’s Probate Code guides the process of
A Last Will and Testament may be one of the most important documents created to preserve your goals after death. Without one, your preferences of how your money, property and personal items are given away will be ignored. Instead, your
Passing away without a will and trust has several potential outcomes, often varying by state. These laws can get awfully complex – especially in California. Ensure that your assets are distributed according to your own judgment rather than a default
Trust administration is a necessary yet overwhelming responsibility on top of mourning the loss of a loved one. The emotions of a loved one’s passing are already tough and now you have a stack of legally binding trustee responsibilities. On
Probate litigation can be a long and arduous process depending on the nature of the case and who is involved. There are often multiple stakeholders on any given dispute, and sometimes the court process can outlive even the plaintiff. So
In a perfect world, money-hungry telemarketers and scam artists would treat the elderly with deserving respect. Sadly, as the world is far from perfect, financial elder abuse is a very real and heartbreaking component of trust and probate law. Consider