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How Long Do I Have to Contest a Trust in California?

By legacy.lawyers / February 17, 2023 / 0 Comments

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. […]

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Tip to Avoid Siblings Contesting a Trust

By legacy.lawyers / February 10, 2023 / 0 Comments

Losing 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 […]

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Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary from a Trust?

By legacy.lawyers / September 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

Trust 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 […]

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Wondering if You Can Contest a Trust in California? Here’s How.

By legacy.lawyers / September 8, 2021 / 0 Comments

You, 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 […]

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How to Speed Up the Probate Process

By legacy.lawyers / August 16, 2021 / 0 Comments

When 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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Trust Contest Time Limit in California

By legacy.lawyers / March 26, 2021 / 0 Comments

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Trust Disputes

How to Pursue a Trust Dispute in California

By legacy.lawyers / December 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

Do 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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We are experienced in pursuing legal action against trustees that fail to fulfill their obligations. Let us help you.

By legacy.lawyers / November 4, 2016 / Comments Off on We are experienced in pursuing legal action against trustees that fail to fulfill their obligations. Let us help you.

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The legal team at The Legacy Lawyers can help determine if you can file such an action against a trustee.

By legacy.lawyers / November 4, 2016 / Comments Off on The legal team at The Legacy Lawyers can help determine if you can file such an action against a trustee.

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If you are interested in filing a claim against a trustee in order to obtain payment from trust assets, contact The Legacy Lawyers today.

By legacy.lawyers / November 4, 2016 / Comments Off on If you are interested in filing a claim against a trustee in order to obtain payment from trust assets, contact The Legacy Lawyers today.

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