Category: Trust Litigation

Category: Trust Litigation

What is Breach of Fiduciary Duty in California?

When you are the beneficiary of a trust, the trustee wields considerable power and influence over your inheritance and trust assets. But they also have several duties they must uphold, all of which serve as a crucial protection for you

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Can a Sibling Contest a Trust in California?

When your parent passes away, you and your siblings may become closer than you’ve ever been. But sometimes, in the wake of a parent’s passing, old sibling rivalries surface and cause a rift between them. Whether it’s because one sibling

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Can a Trustee Live in a Trust Property in California?

A trustee must perform a balancing act when administering the trust. Their obligations include managing trust assets, acting in the best interests of the beneficiaries and trust, and fulfilling their fiduciary duties. Because of this, many beneficiaries wonder, Can a

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Does a Marriage Override a Trust in California?

If you married someone who passed away before they could write you into their will or trust, it is important to understand how California trust law works. In these situations, it is unfortunately common for former spouses and heirs to

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