Category: Trust Litigation

Category: Trust Litigation

A California trust litigation attorney discussing a case with a colleague and reviewing probate code to answer their client’s question: Can a trustee refuse to act?

Can a Trustee Refuse to Act?

Trustees have considerable power over a trust, which can sometimes make beneficiaries feel like they are at their mercy. When a trustee refuses to take action, many beneficiaries have the same question: Can a trustee refuse to act? Fortunately, when

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A team of lawyers going over a document to answer the question, Who can contest a trust in California?

Who Can Contest a Trust in California?

A trust is a way for a person to take care of those they love the most when they are no longer here to do so. However, an invalid trust jeopardizes the decedent’s legacy and the well-being of their loved

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What happens if a trustee steals from a trust in California? You can take several steps to recover assets and receive justice. Learn more in our blog.

What Happens if a Trustee Steals from a Trust in California?

Trustees hold a position of extraordinary responsibility — and with that comes access to the trust’s bank accounts, real estate, investments, and personal property. While the law imposes strict duties to safeguard these assets, some trustees abuse their authority. Trustee

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A lawyer working on a case for a beneficiary who came to them and asked, If property is in a trust, can it be sold?

If Property is in a Trust, Can it be Sold?

A trust holds more than funds and assets; it holds your family’s legacy. As a result, a trustee has considerable influence over the story of this legacy, and their actions ripple across generations. When trustees sell property, it is normal

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An attorney going over California trust accounting requirements with a beneficiary when reviewing an accounting provided by a trustee.

What Are California Trust Accounting Requirements?

Numbers don’t lie, and if a trustee is neglecting their duty or abusing their position, a trust accounting is where these violations come to light.  This document is a comprehensive record of all financial transactions related to a trust, and

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