Category: Trust Litigation
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
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
Suppose you and a sibling recently inherited a house from a parent but have reached a stalemate when determining what to do with it. In that case, it is normal to feel frustrated—like your path to gaining closure from this
The scope of a trustee’s power over the funds and assets a trust holds can make beneficiaries feel at the trustee’s mercy. However, trust laws protect beneficiaries and prevent trustees from abusing their power. While trustees can sell trust property,
Your family home likely holds some of your most precious memories, which can make it difficult for some siblings to let go of the property. If you have recently inherited a home with your siblings, but one of your siblings
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
When someone serves as a trustee, they have considerable power over an estate that can span generations. To protect beneficiaries and the trust, trustees must legally fulfill a fiduciary duty, which includes an obligation to make prudent investments with trust
When a loved one passes away, questions may arise about whether a will or trust they left behind truly reflects their wishes or if someone manipulated them to create it. In California, undue influence is one of the most common
California trust beneficiary rights not only protect your inheritance and preserve the integrity of the trust, but they also provide beneficiaries grounds to strike back and pursue litigation when a trustee is violating your rights. But to leverage these rights,
When you dispute a trust, you face immense financial, emotional, and legal pressure. The stakes are high—your inheritance, your legacy, and your peace of mind. Many beneficiaries understandably struggle under this weight. Fortunately, working with the right legal team significantly