Category: Trust Litigation

Category: Trust Litigation

What Makes a Trustee Unfit?

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

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Can a Non-Beneficiary Contest a Trust in California?

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

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What is Trustee Misconduct?

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

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How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Trustee?

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

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Do Trustees Get Paid in California?

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,

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What’s a Petition to Remove a Trustee?

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

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What Are Examples of Trustee Self-Dealing?

Imagine you are the beneficiary of a trust that has been created to ensure your financial security, but as the trustee manages it, you notice that they seem to be profiting from their role at your expense. It doesn’t take

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