An executor is a person who is appointed to carry out the instructions of a will after the death of the person who made [...]
Executive summary Introduction If an executor is not communicating with beneficiaries, it can lead to trouble. An executor is responsible for carefully managing an [...]
While California law grants executors considerable authority in managing estate assets, the powers of an executor of a will are limited by the fiduciary [...]
Executive Summary Introduction A will’s executor is responsible for managing and administering the estate as outlined by the terms of the will. An executor [...]
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will or the probate laws of the [...]
Executors cannot do things which are contrary to the benefit of heirs, beneficiaries, and the estate. This means if you suspect an executor is [...]
Upon losing her husband, a surviving wife’s inheritance will be determined based on a combination of state law, the husband’s last will and testament, [...]
Executive Summary Introduction Contrary to popular belief, an estate is more than just a mansion or piece of property. When someone passes away, all [...]
The person who sets up a trust appoints one or more trustees to manage the trust assets for the benefit of the trust’s beneficiaries. [...]
When a person passes away, their assets must be disbursed in a manner consistent with state laws and following the directions they put forth [...]
What is the penalty for stealing from an estate? When an abuser steals from an estate, the penalty can be as little as simply [...]
Executive Summary Introduction Sibling inheritance priority is often not as clear-cut as it is for direct heirs like children and grandchildren. Sibling inheritance laws [...]
Rest assured, many Los Angeles Superior Court probate petitions generate probate notes. They’re very common and easy to address. If you’re working with a [...]
If your loved one dies and leaves behind a significant portfolio of stocks, navigating the legal process to liquidate those assets can be complicated [...]
Family trust embezzlement and stealing is more common than you might think. At RMO Lawyers, we investigate, prosecute and defend these claims every day. [...]
Elder financial abuse by family members is more common than you may think, and California courts have been cracking down on it more and [...]
Losing a family member is hard enough on its own. However, if you find that someone is stealing from an estate, the news can [...]
A partition action allows a co-owner of a property to force a sale of the property, so they can take their share of the [...]
