A pour-over will is a type of will that leaves your assets to the trustee of a trust when you pass away. Pour-over wills can
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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
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
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
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Today’s technologies have made contesting a trust easier than you think. We have substantial experience working with remote clients who never physically come into our
If you suspect a sibling is stealing from an estate or trust in which you are a beneficiary, you very likely need the protection of
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