Trust Law: When Can a Living Trust Be Disputed?
When creating a living trust, one must adhere to a specific process to ensure it is legally binding. Failing to … Read More
California Fiduciary Fee Schedule: How Much Will You Pay?
Are you in the midst of appointing a trustee? If so, you’ve likely considered hiring an institution to administer your … Read More
Protecting Your Loved Ones: How to Prove Elder Abuse In California
According to 2022 statistics, 26% of surveyed elderly in Los Angeles report being financially abused. And this isn’t even inclusive … Read More
What Is the Penalty for Elder Financial Abuse In California?
Elder abuse doesn’t just include physical harm, or constant neglect – it also applies to financial crimes, such as stolen … Read More
7 Identifiable Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse, especially by caregivers and family members, occurs more commonly than you’d imagine. According to 2020 statistics, cases … Read More
How Are Annual California Trustee Fees Calculated?
Trustees are critical to trust administration – and under California Probate Code 15681, are entitled to reasonable compensation for their … Read More
Trustee’s Duties In California: What You Need to Know
As a beneficiary to a trust, often the trust is managed by someone else: a trustee. This could be a … Read More
Possible Ways to Enforce or Invalidate Changes to Trusts
Changes in life may also require changes to trusts. For example, when couples marry or divorce, they may wish to … Read More