Scott Grossman
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Trustee Mismanagement in California: When to File a Petition

Suspect trustee mismanagement in California? Learn when a beneficiary can file a petition, request an accounting, and ask the court…
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Administering an Estate in California: 10 Important Tasks

Administering an Estate in California: 10 Important Tasks

Learn 10 important tasks for administering an estate in California, including executor duties, probate deadlines, creditor claims, and...
August 10, 2026 Read More
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Will My Trust Litigation Case Qualify for a Contingency Fee?

Will My Trust Litigation Case Qualify for a Contingency Fee?

Wondering whether your CA trust or probate litigation case qualifies for a contingency fee? Learn the factors attorneys consider before...
August 5, 2026 Read More
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What Is Independently Actionable Conduct in an Inheritance Lawsuit?

What Is Independently Actionable Conduct in an Inheritance Lawsuit?

Learn what independently actionable conduct means in CA inheritance litigation, common examples, and when it may support an intentional...
August 4, 2026 Read More
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What is a Successor Trustee?

What is a Successor Trustee?

Learn what a successor trustee does in California, when their authority begins, their fiduciary duties, and what beneficiaries can do…
August 3, 2026 Read More
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How Hard Is It to Prove Trustee Misconduct in California?

How Hard Is It to Prove Trustee Misconduct in California?

Wondering if you have enough evidence to challenge a trustee? Learn the standard of proof in CA trust litigation and…
July 31, 2026 Read More
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When to Talk to a Trust Litigation Lawyer in California

When to Talk to a Trust Litigation Lawyer in California

Wondering whether it's time to contact a trust litigation lawyer? Learn the warning signs, why acting early matters, and when…
July 31, 2026 Read More
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Can You Sue a Trustee for Negligence in California?

Can You Sue a Trustee for Negligence in California?

Learn when California beneficiaries can sue a trustee for negligence, what must be proven, and the legal remedies available when…
July 28, 2026 Read More
Successor Trustee
Successor Trustee Duty of Loyalty in California

Successor Trustee Duty of Loyalty in California

Learn what the successor trustee duty of loyalty requires under California law, common examples of trustee self-dealing, and when...
July 27, 2026 Read More
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Power of Attorney Abuse: People Who May Be Subject

Power of Attorney Abuse: People Who May Be Subject

Learn who is most vulnerable to power of attorney abuse in CA, the warning signs to watch for, and when…
July 24, 2026 Read More
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Who Has Standing to Contest a Will in California?

Who Has Standing to Contest a Will in California?

Learn who has standing to contest a will in CA, when beneficiaries and heirs can challenge a will, and what…
July 23, 2026 Read More
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