What happens when your spouse was the one who was left out of a trust, can you sue on his or her behalf? The following is an overview of this type of situation.
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When a trustee fails to sell an asset as instructed in the trust or when it would benefit the beneficiaries to do so, he or she may have breached a fiduciary duty.
Undetermined heirs is one type of dispute that sometimes occurs involves potential heirs who need to invoke court involvement to show their legal rights.
An Overview of the Sources of Tension Between Trustees and Beneficiaries. What happens when a trustee and beneficiaries cannot get along?
Under California law, the following individuals have priority with regard to the authority to make decisions about a decedent’s physical remains
What can a beneficiary do if a trustee commits a breach of his or her duties during trust administration? There are various options available.
Even if you pursue your appeal on time, it is important to understand the various standards of review that the court of appeal will apply to your case.
Some of the action items with statutory deadlines that can lead to the need for court involvement with regard to a trust or an estate include the following
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.
Here are four examples of issues that can lead to trust or estate litigation after a person’s passing. Read more about when to talk with an attorney.