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The trustee of a trust has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the estate and beneficiaries. As a result, the trust cannot intentionally harm the estate or the beneficiaries. Clearly, if the trustee is stealing from the estate, he or she is breaching fiduciary duty.
Probate attorney Scott Grossman explains what a no-contest clause really means and the difference in challenging a trust and challenging a trustee.
Attorney Scott Grossman discusses the two local rules in San Diego that affect two different types of petitions that can be filed in the probate court.
In situations where co-trustees of a trust are unable to get along during the trust administration process, the San Diego probate court can intervene and remove one or both of the trustees. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
Probate attorney Scott Grossman explains what comes next after accounting has been demanded but nothing has been produced.
San Diego trust lawyers at Grossman Law reveal a powerful tool trustees can use to cut back and eventually halt creditor’s claims against the trust.
If a trust dictates the amount of trustee compensation, that amount generally is what is used. In some cases, you may be entitled to more, however.