What can a beneficiary do if a trustee commits a breach of his or her duties during trust administration? There are various options available.
When there is no will, a relative will receive the property of the deceased, due to the laws of descent and distribution. If there is a will or a trust, the inheritance falls upon the beneficiary of that will or trust.
What can a beneficiary do if a trustee commits a breach of his or her duties during trust administration? There are various options available.
Administering a loved one’s estate involves more than just divvying up furniture, clothing, and personal effects and distributing them to family members and friends. The personal representative of an estate has many responsibilities.
What is probate and how do you know whether or not you need it? A probate and trust litigation attorney explains how probate cases work in California.
California probate lawyers: how to choose yours – Part 1
Is the executor of the estate that you have an interest in biased? View this page for more information from a San Diego probate litigation attorney.
If your loved one died without a will, his property will pass according to California law. The law dictates who gets what depending on various circumstances.
During an estate administration in California, the divorce of a beneficiary may impact an inheritance. Learn the facts about inheritance and community property.
Retirement accounts may be subject to federal income tax liabilities during an estate or trust administration. Beneficiaries must be made aware of this.
In this article, San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman explains how the executor is appointed by the court.
Estate litigation does not exclusively involve unhappy beneficiaries or heirs. The estate itself can be made party to a lawsuit in many situations.