A beneficiary is a person, business, institution, trustee, or an estate that receives benefits under a will.
Filing a lawsuit against the trustee of a trust can be a costly endeavor. However, it also may be necessary to protect your interests and the assets held in the trust. If you think that you may need to engage in Riverside trust litigation, take these steps.
Modifying an irrevocable trust is not a simple procedure. If changing trust terms were easy, it would increase the potential for the intent of the creator of a trust to be overlooked. California probate laws, however, do outline limited circumstances under which a trust can be changed or terminated.
If you have reason to suspect that the trustee of a trust in San Diego is engaged in wrongdoing and you have an interest in the trust property, requesting a bond can provide some protection. A beneficiary can petition the Court to order the Trustee produce a bond. The bond serves as a safeguard. If the trustee engages in wrongdoing, the bonding company will pay the costs.
If you are the beneficiary of a trust in California and suspect that the trustee has engaged in wrongdoing, you may decide to pursue legal action.
Under the laws governing wills and trusts in California, a beneficiary may be disqualified from receiving an inheritance in certain circumstances. For this reason, other beneficiaries or the executor or trustee of an estate or trust may bring forward a San Diego probate litigation matter.
In some circumstances, you may need to be a vested beneficiary in order to bring an action against the trustee of a trust in California. Whether you can bring such an action depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding your matter, the terms of the trust, the nature of your claim, and the laws of the state of California.
Unfortunately for the rightful beneficiaries of an estate, even a frivolous will contest in San Diego will cost money to defend. Contact our office to schedule a case evaluation today.
Wondering whether you should pursue litigation when an executor does not distribute property under a California will? View here for more.
Wondering if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against a San Diego trustee for distributing your inheritance to the wrong party? View here for more.
If a trustee fails to pay taxes, what options does a beneficiary have? There are several, including removing trustees and holding them personally liable.