Key Takeaways Introduction A successor trustee is an individual who takes over the administration of an estate from the originally identified trustee after they [...]
When dealing with a trustee who won’t do their job, compelling them via court order has been the traditional route for recourse. But even [...]
It is possible to inherit a family business. In fact, family businesses are often passed down from generation to generation through a will, a [...]
Inheriting property can be a complex process, with numerous factors to consider. Before you decide whether to keep, donate, or sell your inherited property, [...]
Whether you can sell stocks in a trust after death generally depends on the specific terms and conditions of the trust and the laws [...]
A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a “fiduciary,” such as the personal representative of an estate, a trustee, or a guardian, fails to [...]
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. According to [...]
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 [...]
