Category: Trust Litigation

When someone is appointed the trustee of a trust, they receive considerable power over the funds, assets, and property it holds. In their role, they must follow the terms of the trust and act solely to benefit the beneficiaries and

If you are in a situation where contesting a trust feels inevitable, you are likely wondering what evidence you need to build a case in court. After all, the evidence you have is the key to emerging from the other

Beneficiaries have a unique relationship with a trust and its trustee. Sometimes, situations arise that result in a beneficiary buying property from a trust.  Trusts are governed by the terms of the trust as well as California Law.   They

People create trusts to carry out their final wishes and secure beneficiaries’ futures. But when a trustee avoids their duties, this can be a devastating blow. The good news is that you have options, and you don’t have to let

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