If a child is pretermitted, he may have a right to a share of his parent’s estate. The next step is to determine where that share should come from.
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When a trustee mismanages assets or refuses to comply with trust terms, beneficiaries have several options. Consider asking the court to remove the trustee.
Theft is a common reason for trust and probate litigation. Learn more about the surprisingly large group of people may be potentially responsible.
When a trustee prepares a trust accounting, beneficiaries can contest the information contained. If the trustee reacts unreasonably, he may face penalties.
If your loved one created a trust, but has since become mentally incompetent, act quickly. Failing to do so could substantially harm the trust.
When petitioning the court for an oversight of a trust, you need to include certain information in your petition. Learn more here.
This article focuses on how undue influence is proven in a California will contest or trust contest. If you suspect undue influence contact us today.
The personal representative of a California estate can take steps to speed up the administration process. View 10 such steps that make probate more efficient.
At the start of a trust administration, trustees must give beneficiaries a Notice of Trust Administration. There are many advances to carrying out this step.
When a trust is written, the settlor, or person creating the trust, chooses someone to serve as successor trustee. Often the settlor chooses several people who are named in order.