Unfortunately, some personal representatives fail to abide by these rules and attempt to distribute probate assets without following the procedures outlined in the California Probate Code for a probate administration. The result may be a California will contest.
When a trustee engages in activities that benefit the trustee without regard for the beneficiaries, the trustee has committed a breach of fiduciary duty in California.
While it may seem odd that a probate administration would go unfinished, it is a fairly common occurrence. Read more about failing to finish a probate.
One such a mistake occurs when successor trustees make a distribution of trust assets to the wrong beneficiary. Read more here.
Unfortunately, many people forget to update their San Diego life insurance beneficiary designations following life changes and before they pass away.
If you suspect that the choices made were not truly those of your loved one, however, it is worth consulting with an experienced attorney who can review the facts surrounding the signing of the will.