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What Power Does a Trustee Have in California?

What power does a trustee have under CA law? Learn where trustee authority comes from, its legal limits, and what…
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Trustee in California
Trustee Duties in California: What Trustees Must Do Under the Law

Trustee Duties in California: What Trustees Must Do Under the Law

A trustee in California has a strict fiduciary duty under the Probate Code. Learn what trustees must do, beneficiary rights,…
January 28, 2026 Read More
Trust Contest
What Form Do I File to Contest a Trust in California?

What Form Do I File to Contest a Trust in California?

CA does not provide a court form to contest a trust. Learn how trust contests are filed by petition and…
January 26, 2026 Read More
trustee special skills
Trustee Duties: Is My Trustee Required to Use Their Special Skills?

Trustee Duties: Is My Trustee Required to Use Their Special Skills?

Are CA trustees required to use professional skills? Learn when failing to do so may breach fiduciary duties and what…
January 22, 2026 Read More
Self-Dealing trustee
Trustee Self-Dealing and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in California

Trustee Self-Dealing and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in California

Is your trustee benefiting from the trust? Learn what self-dealing means under California law and how beneficiaries can hold trustees…
January 21, 2026 Read More
trustee beneficiary relationship
Trustee Beneficiary Relationship may Extend Statute of Limitations

Trustee Beneficiary Relationship may Extend Statute of Limitations

Did you wait too long to act against a trustee? Learn how the trustee–beneficiary relationship can affect the statute of…
January 21, 2026 Read More
Beneficiary
Beneficiary Rights: Can a Trustee Deny You Money?

Beneficiary Rights: Can a Trustee Deny You Money?

Beneficiary Rights: Can a Trustee Deny You Money? There are several reasons why a trustee might deny a beneficiary money.
January 16, 2026 Read More
Trust or Estate Litigation Trial
What to Expect During a Trust or Estate Litigation Trial

What to Expect During a Trust or Estate Litigation Trial

What to expect during a CA trust or estate litigation trial, including how evidence is presented, how judges evaluate disputes...
January 15, 2026 Read More
What is a Beneficiary in California
What Is a Beneficiary in California

What Is a Beneficiary in California

Are you a beneficiary in California? Understand your legal rights, how trusts are administered, and what to do when a…
January 14, 2026 Read More
Trustee Duties in California
Trustee Duties in California | Fiduciary Responsibilities Explained

Trustee Duties in California | Fiduciary Responsibilities Explained

California trustees must follow strict fiduciary duties. Learn what trustees are required to do, common mistakes that lead to litigation...
January 12, 2026 Read More
trustee theft
Trustee Theft: What Evidence Do I Need to Support My Claim?

Trustee Theft: What Evidence Do I Need to Support My Claim?

Suspect trustee theft? Learn what evidence California courts require and how beneficiaries can prove misappropriation and protect trust assets.
January 9, 2026 Read More

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