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Common Grounds for Contesting a Trust in California

Can you contest a trust in CA? Learn the common legal grounds—lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, mistake, and duress—and…
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Can a Trustee Go to Jail for Stealing From the Trust?
Can a Trustee Go to Jail for Stealing From the Trust?

Can a Trustee Go to Jail for Stealing From the Trust?

Can a trustee go to jail for stealing from a trust? Learn how California handles trustee theft and what beneficiaries…
December 3, 2025 Read More
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Trustee Fraud: An Overview of “Trustee De Son Tort”

Trustee Fraud: An Overview of “Trustee De Son Tort”

What is trustee de son tort in California, and can beneficiaries sue for trustee fraud? Learn how unauthorized actors become…
December 3, 2025 Read More
Why is it important to manage a trust property productively?
Trustee Duties: Why is it important to manage a trust property productively?

Trustee Duties: Why is it important to manage a trust property productively?

What does it mean for a trustee to manage trust property productively in California? Learn what the law requires and…
December 2, 2025 Read More
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Trustee Duties: Duty to Not Delegate Tasks

Trustee Duties: Duty to Not Delegate Tasks

Can a trustee delegate tasks? A trustee cannot escape liability by transferring the trustee's office to another person.
November 25, 2025 Read More
Suing a Family Member for Breaching a Fiduciary Duty
Can I Sue a Family Member for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

Can I Sue a Family Member for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

Can you sue a family member for breach of fiduciary duty in CA? Yes, learn the duties they must follow…
November 24, 2025 Read More
Can a Trustee Purchase Trust Property
Can a Trustee Purchase Trust Property?

Can a Trustee Purchase Trust Property?

A trustee can purchase trust property. It is a complex transaction that requires careful adherence to the trust, local laws…
November 24, 2025 Read More
Duty To Administer Trust
Trustee’s Duty to Administer Trust According to Its Terms

Trustee’s Duty to Administer Trust According to Its Terms

If a trust is being administered in California, then the trustee has a duty to administer the trust according to…
November 21, 2025 Read More
how to transfer trust property
How to Transfer Trust Property 

How to Transfer Trust Property 

How to Transfer the Trust Property? Involves legal and administrative steps, and usually, seeking guidance from a lawyer is advisable.
November 20, 2025 Read More
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De Facto Trust: Claiming to be a Trustee

De Facto Trust: Claiming to be a Trustee

Learn when someone becomes a de facto trustee, whether they can receive trustee fees, and how beneficiaries can challenge unauthorized…
November 19, 2025 Read More
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Trustee Duties: Is Separating and Identifying Trust Property Necessary?

Trustee Duties: Is Separating and Identifying Trust Property Necessary?

Is Separating and Identifying Trust Property Necessary? A Trustee must identify and keep trust property separate from the Trust.
November 18, 2025 Read More

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