Trust Contests
When you are the beneficiary of an estate, it is preferable to handle affairs and the distribution of assets quickly so as not to drag out the process. Having a trust in place is one way to do this because sometimes a will can get caught up in probate court for lengthy periods of time. […]
Read MoreLosing a loved one is one of life’s biggest challenges. This challenge can be made even more difficult when it brings about family discord. Unfortunately, finances and assets can cause family members to lean into rivalries and resentment when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly. This typically plays out in the form of a trust […]
Read MoreTrust documents are an important part of estate planning, created to protect assets and avoid probate, in turn providing individuals with protection and peace of mind. Unfortunately, in some cases, conflicts can arise between trustees and beneficiaries. Whether you are a trustee wondering if you can remove a beneficiary from a trust, or a beneficiary […]
Read MoreYou, like many Californians, may feel stuck as the beneficiary of a mal-administrated trust where fraud and other illegal activities take place. Has your trustee ever made questionable decisions regarding the trust that do not promote its best interest, such as paying others with its total sum? When a fiduciary controls an estate plan for […]
Read MoreWhen a loved one tragically passes away, we know it is a difficult season, and distributing the decedent’s assets is the furthest thing from your mind. Our team understands your desire to honor their estate plan wishes and distribute their personal and private assets how they would have wanted. You may have heard that probate […]
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Read MoreDo you believe the Trust of a loved one has reason to be disputed? Trust disputes occur when a family member or beneficiary has a solid reason to believe that a loved one’s Trust and estate have not been carried out with the decedent’s intent. The process for disputing a trust is very similar to […]
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