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One of the most common offenses we deal with in our trust litigation practice is that of trustee self dealing. Trustees have very broad powers
Trustees commonly face claims for breach of trust, misappropriation of trust funds, mismanagement, malfeasance, fraud, or breach of fiduciary duty. If you’ve been accused of
If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you already know how much power is wielded by a trustee. In many cases, trustees have privileged
Settlor of Trust, Successor Trustee, Trustor, Administrator of Trust are common terms in estate planning and trust litigation. What do they all mean? Here’s a
Settlor of Trust, Successor Trustee, Trustor, Administrator of Trust are common terms in estate planning and trust litigation. What do they all mean? Here’s a
Can a trustee remove a beneficiary from a trust? Yes. Is it common? No. Upon the death of a decedent, most trusts become irrevocable. An
Can a trustee remove a beneficiary from a trust? Yes. Is it common? No. Upon the death of a decedent, most trusts become irrevocable. An
CLIENTS Trust Litigation Attorneys Representing Trustees We represent individual trustees, professional private fiduciaries, and trust companies understand and execute their duties and responsibilities as trustee,
What are the duties of a trustee in California? California Probate Code outlines Trustee Duties quite clearly. And now, we’re going to make it even
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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
Generally speaking, the executor of a will cannot take everything simply based on their status as executor. Executors are bound by the terms of the
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will. Executors are legally required to distribute