If the trust does not contain clear instructions as to what constitutes the mental incapacity of your loved one, you may need to seek court intervention.
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Most people execute an advanced directive as part of the creation of an estate plan. This document appoints an agent who can make health care decisions on their behalf.
Undetermined heirs is one type of dispute that sometimes occurs involves potential heirs who need to invoke court involvement to show their legal rights.
An Overview of the Sources of Tension Between Trustees and Beneficiaries. What happens when a trustee and beneficiaries cannot get along?
Under California law, the following individuals have priority with regard to the authority to make decisions about a decedent’s physical remains
Even if you pursue your appeal on time, it is important to understand the various standards of review that the court of appeal will apply to your case.
Some of the action items with statutory deadlines that can lead to the need for court involvement with regard to a trust or an estate include the following
Here are four examples of issues that can lead to trust or estate litigation after a person’s passing. Read more about when to talk with an attorney.
You deserve a trust and probate litigation attorney who can give the right answers to all five of these questions.
Proving undue influence under California probate law can be done through circumstantial evidence. View here for more from a San Diego probate lawyer.