Do beneficiaries have the right to see a California trust? In most cases, yes—once the trust becomes irrevocable, trustees must provide a…
A formal written request made to a Court in order to ask for some type of relief. Petitions can be for made for many things, anything that someone is asking the Court to do can have some type of Petition filed. An example is a Petition to Probate a Will, this is usually submitted with the will to the Court to request the Executor be given the formal power to carry out the Will.
Do beneficiaries have the right to see a California trust? In most cases, yes—once the trust becomes irrevocable, trustees must provide a…
Does an unpaid trustee have a lower standard of care under California law? Learn how trustee compensation affects fiduciary duties
When a trustee won’t distribute your inheritance to you, you may decide to file a petition with the probate court to compel a distribution.
Are you attempting to probate the estate of a loved one and confused about the notice requirement? View here for five tips from a San Diego probate lawyer.
In California, trust contests begin with a petition in probate court. Be sure to include key facts and file in a timely manner. Read on for more information.
A trustee can be temporarily suspended during the trial to have the trustee removed. Find out why you may want to consider filing a petition to do this.
You can open a probate and provide proper notice to all parties including the person who has the original will. Attorney Grossman talks more about this.
If you are attempting to administer an estate that requires a bond, contact an experienced California probate administration attorney for guidance.