Tag: Trust and probate law
We all know how important it is to safeguard our health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have even taken extra steps to make sure there is no reason for anyone to contest a will or trust if the
Trustees are responsible for assets left behind and what happens to them. Trustees put time and consideration into the handling of the trust and should be compensated fairly. It can be, however, a pain point for the beneficiaries who do
Unfortunately, is not uncommon for a caretaker to manipulate their elderly patients into marrying them to gain access to the finances of the elderly person. It used to be that with a legal marriage, the married person has certain automatic
Yes, a trustee can be removed in California and replaced under five specific factors from probate code 15642. A trustee’s role sounds simple in theory – carry out the terms of the trust. While the responsibilities seem straightforward, the person
No Contest Clauses are provisions in trusts that calls for a beneficiary who challenges in court the terms of a trust or will to be disinherited from the estate. The fear of losing one’s inheritance in its entirety can deter
You might imagine yourself as part of a “big happy family,” and while that may be true, it is an unfortunate reality that many of these situations turn volatile when a loved one passes. There may be a lot of
“A mentor taught me early in my career, not to miss an opportunity to mediate, even if settlement seems unlikely.” –Abbas Gokal There are times the chances of early mediation have a slim chance of settling. Even under those
In our area of practice, we have seen time and time again, instances of elder abuse, coercion, and persuasion by toxic people influence the true desires of one’s will or trust. This influence goes against what a loved one believed
Just about every case we prepare for trial is mediated at some point before trial. The courts are busier than ever and are generally understaffed, creating a backlog of cases waiting for their day at trial. In order to ease