What happens if a beneficiary dies before receiving an inheritance in California? Learn how timing, the will or trust, and CA law determin…
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Learn what a successor trustee does in California, when their authority begins, their fiduciary duties, and what beneficiaries can do if…
Probate is the legal administrative process through which property from the estate of the deceased is transferred from the name of the deceased into the name of the inheritor. It is a court ordered transfer of property.
Learn how to challenge a will or trust based on mental incapacity in California and what evidence is needed to prove lack of capacity.
What to do when a CA probate executor takes too long. Learn your legal options for removing, replacing, or holding an executor accountable.
Mediation can be a useful tool during a litigation matter. View here for eight facts about mediation from a San Diego probate court attorney.
Is your trustee benefiting from the trust? Learn what self-dealing means under California law and how beneficiaries can hold trustees accountable.
Table of Contents Key Takeaways What the Duty of Loyalty Means Under California Law How Trustees...
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Trustees must share certain information with the beneficiaries of a trust during a trust administration. This is a fundamental right of a beneficiary.
What is trustee de son tort in California, and can beneficiaries sue for trustee fraud? Learn how unauthorized actors become liable for breaches of trust and what legal remedies beneficiaries can pursue under California law.