According to California Probate Code §16000, a trustee must administer the trust according to the terms of the trust instrument, including any asset distribution plan
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A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation for a person in a position of trust and confidence, like a trustee or the executor of an
Phillip Szachowicz Attorney (619) 323-3202 [email protected] San Diego Phillip Szachowicz is an attorney in the San Diego office of RMO LLP. Phillip represents beneficiaries, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs,
How do you protect yourself as a trustee? The first step is to take the time and learn more about what you are signing up
After someone passes away, the probate court is the venue where their estate is settled, and their will is verified and executed. During this process,
Probate is the legal process used to distribute property and assets following someone’s death. Probate involves many different players — family members, friends, loved ones,
The probate court is a court that handles the administration and distribution of assets to beneficiaries when someone dies, among other matters. If you are
Probate courts can decide all matters related to an estate, including who inherits what and how it will be divided under state law. However, if
The recent appellate court decision in Breslin v. Breslin is causing an uproar for at least two reasons: (1) It authorizes probate courts to order
Fraudulent misrepresentation, occurs when a false statement is knowingly made about an important fact, with the intent that the representation will cause another to act