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In California, beneficiaries have a unique set of rights to protect them, their inheritance, and the estate or trust when an executor or trustee assumes control. These rights are invaluable, but require understanding. Contact an expert beneficiary lawyer to leverage
When someone passes away, a significant emotional toll is left for their friends and family. Unfortunately, people sometimes pass away without a will or trust in place, which compounds this emotional turmoil. Per California probate law, when this happens, the
A trustor designating a trustee signals a great deal of confidence in their integrity and abilities. However, trustees can prove to be unfit, which is when pursuing removal is critical. Ultimately, this legal process can be complicated, lengthy, and costly.
Will and trust fraud is a serious crime that can have severe repercussions, including the creation and use of a fraudulent will. This act compromises the integrity of these estate planning documents. Worse yet, it jeopardizes the entire estate. If
Studies reveal that one in ten community-living seniors experience some form of abuse. However, studies also indicate that victims only report one in 24 cases of abuse. Unfortunately, many seniors are in precarious and vulnerable positions, and some people exploit
Wills and trusts are complicated but essential estate planning instruments. While setting up a will and trust is a complex endeavor in and of itself, administering and executing them is just as complicated and requires the expertise of a premier
There are a number of disappointing scenarios which require a trust litigation attorney: Maybe your trustee has been lazy in administering the trust; the trust might be ambiguous or have certain errors; ownership of property may not be clear; assets
The probate court process can be tricky to understand, especially without the guidance of an experienced probate attorney. One of the most confusing factors is the difference between probate and non-probate property, and how both types of assets are distributed
New changes to gift and estate taxes are going into effect in 2022, boosting the official estate and gift tax exemption to $12.06 million per person for deaths throughout the year. This is up from the $11.7 million tax exemption
The probate process was established in order to prove the validity of wills and other estate documents, as well as distribute a person’s assets after death if they do not have a trust. California’s Probate Code guides the process of