How to Contest a Will in California
Key Takeaways Understanding Will Contests A will contest is the legal process of challenging the validity of the legal document stating how a person, known as the testator, wants their assets distributed after death. This process can be emotionally taxing since the person or people contesting the will are likely still grieving the loss of […]
RMO LLP Bolsters California Presence; Adds Craig Tristao to Lead New Fresno Office
RMO LLP opens Fresno, CA office and taps probate litigation attorney Craig Tristao to as managing attorney.
T&E Dispute Law Firm – RMO LLP – Elevates Mathew Wrenshall to Partner
National trust and probate estate dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today it has elevated senior litigation attorney Mathew Wrenshall to serve as Managing Partner of the firm’s Pasadena office. Since joining RMO LLP from Reed Smith in 2020, Wrenshall has demonstrated a consistent ability to work diligently through even the most challenging legal and […]
How to Compel a Trustee to Do Their Job
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 if you expect litigation to go in your favor, it’s important to take the proper steps to ensure the trust itself remains unscathed. Trustees are required to follow the direction of […]
The Abuse of Anti-SLAPP Motions in Probate and Civil Matters
Litigants are still finding new applications for California’s powerful (and sometimes infamous) anti-SLAPP statute in civil matters, and as evidenced by the recently resolved Starr v. Ashbrook, probate courts are no exception. The case revolved around a contentious estate battle between the children of a 90-year-old Laguna Beach man and his girlfriend and trustee. The […]
Does A Prenuptial Agreement Override A Will
Premarital agreements increasingly have become commonplace in modern marriages. A 2022 poll by Harris Insights & Analytics found that 15 percent of married respondents reported having a premarital agreement, up from 3 percent in 2010.