When a beneficiary objects to a trust accounting, the objection must be in good faith. If not, the beneficiary may face financial penalties.
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Trust Litigation Costs in California explained by a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law.
If you are attempting to administer an estate that requires a bond, contact an experienced California probate administration attorney for guidance.
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Under California probate law, the executor of the decedent’s estate has a fiduciary duty requiring him or her to act with integrity, disclose all information to the beneficiaries, act in fairness and with diligence, manage the estate with caution, and deal with all beneficiaries equally.
If you haven’t received a copy of the trust document, other issues may be delaying your...
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Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding the Executor’s Role in California The Myth of the “Will…
If you haven’t gotten a copy of the trust document, there might be other problems in...
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Immediately following a death, probate fraud can occur. View here for a Riverside probate litigation attorney’s list of the four most common types of fraud.
Unfortunately, trustees do not always fulfill their obligations to the best of their abilities, and the California Probate Code provides many reasons for seeking the removal of a trustee from the San Diego probate court.