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Trustee Duties: Understanding the Trustee Standard of Care

As a trustee, you must perform your duties in accordance with a certain standard. Understanding this standard is crucial to…
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Temporary Trustee Suspension
Temporary Trustee Suspension Protects Assets of a CA Trust

Temporary Trustee Suspension Protects Assets of a CA Trust

A trustee can be temporarily suspended during the trial to have the trustee removed. Find out why you may want…
November 6, 2025 Read More
Prudent Investor Rule
Trustee’s Duty: What is the Prudent Investor Rule?

Trustee’s Duty: What is the Prudent Investor Rule?

Under California trust law, trustees have an obligation to fulfill certain duties. In 1995, California adopted its own version of…
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Tips for determining the Damages for a Breach of Fiduciary Duties
Trustee Duties: Are You Entitled to an Accounting as a Beneficiary? 

Trustee Duties: Are You Entitled to an Accounting as a Beneficiary? 

Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding Beneficiary Rights to an Accounting When a Trustee Must Provide an Accounting Exceptions to…
November 5, 2025 Read More
Frivolous account objection
What Is a Frivolous Trust Account Objection?

What Is a Frivolous Trust Account Objection?

When a beneficiary objects to a trust accounting, the objection must be in good faith. If not, the beneficiary may…
November 4, 2025 Read More
Beneficiary
Know Your Rights as a Beneficiary of a Trust

Know Your Rights as a Beneficiary of a Trust

As the beneficiary of a trust, you may be entitled to receive a distribution of trust property. You have certain…
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cost of trust litigation
Trust Litigation Costs in California

Trust Litigation Costs in California

Trust Litigation Costs in California explained by a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law.
October 31, 2025 Read More
probate without a will
Starting Probate Without a Will in California

Starting Probate Without a Will in California

You can open a probate and provide proper notice to all parties including the person who has the original will. Attorney…
October 30, 2025 Read More
no will
Who Handles the Estate If There’s No Will in California?

Who Handles the Estate If There’s No Will in California?

California attorney Scott Grossman explains here how the estate’s administrator is appointed when the decedent left no will under California…
October 30, 2025 Read More
Bonds California Probate
7 Facts About Bonds In California Probate Administration

7 Facts About Bonds In California Probate Administration

If you are attempting to administer an estate that requires a bond, contact an experienced California probate administration attorney for…
October 29, 2025 Read More
estate
Setting the Price for Real Estate During a Probate Administration

Setting the Price for Real Estate During a Probate Administration

Personal representatives selling real estate must determine a price and agree to terms during a sale. Learn about the laws…
October 29, 2025 Read More

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