Category: Trust Litigation
When someone appoints another individual as the trustee of their trust, the trustee becomes responsible for carrying out the directions in the trust document, solidifying the decedent’s legacy, and taking care of those that the decedent loved the most. Unfortunately,
Imagine this: you are the beneficiary of a trust and are already overwhelmed by the broad spectrum of emotions that come from grieving the loss of a loved one. But what if the trustee your loved one entrusted with carrying
In the past, individuals not named as beneficiaries in a trust had virtually no options if they felt they were wrongly excluded and deprived of their rightful inheritance. However, recent California court rulings have completely changed the landscape. To those
A trustee is tasked with serving as your financial guardian for a trust and protecting an inheritance with unwavering loyalty. However, trustee misconduct occur when they fail to properly manage the trust or actively jeopardize your financial future for their
Imagine when a loved one passes away you come to find out that they left behind estate documents that clash with one another. Wills and trusts are essential components of estate planning that should provide an easy transition from one
A trustee is supposed to protect trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. But when a trustee fails to fulfill their responsibilities, whether they have breached their fiduciary duty or are mismanaging assets, removing them as soon as possible
Unfortunately, sometimes family members or friends take advantage of your loved one and manipulate them into changing their will or trust, intentionally interfering with your inheritance. The realization that this happened can be devastating. It is an attack on your
Being named the beneficiary of a trust can be a life-changing event that serves as a testament to your relationship with your deceased loved one. But what if you are having trouble finding the trust document itself? Navigating trust law
Yes, trustees can get paid in California, but it depends on how the trust was set up. If the trust specifically states that a trustee is not to take any fees, then no, trustees are not allowed to be paid,
Is your trustee squandering or mismanaging trust assets, jeopardizing financial security, or ignoring your needs and those of other beneficiaries? Regardless of your situation, an unfit trustee threatens your current and future financial security and undermines the legacy your loved