Do beneficiaries have the right to see a California trust? In most cases, yes—once the trust becomes irrevocable, trustees must provide a…
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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.
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.
An important duty of a trustee is to identify the trust assets. Doing so is not always as easy as it may seem at first.
In some cases, multiple trustees are appointed to handle a trust’s administration. Co-trustees must understand their responsibilities when filling this role.
If you haven’t gotten a copy of the trust, there might be other problems in getting…
When a parent dies, families often assume the estate will be handled fairly and according to…