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While California law grants executors considerable authority in managing estate assets, the powers of an executor of a will are limited by the fiduciary duties
If your sibling dies without a will, their surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children are first in line to inherit. In fact, if there is
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
Duress and claims of duress often come into play in estate conflicts and trust litigation. For example, if a will or trust is changed to
An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document used in some states to establish the legal heirs of a person who dies without a will.
Appointment of a successor trustee refers to the process of having a new trustee take over management of a trust. Most trusts are managed by
Generally, a successor trustee cannot change or amend a trust. Most trusts are initially managed by their creator or original trustee, while they are still
(Scott E. Rahn, RMO Co-Managing Partner, was recently featured in Lawyer Monthly. Here’s an excerpt, below. To read the full article, click here.) Just hearing
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Family trust embezzlement and stealing is more common than you might think. At RMO Lawyers, we investigate, prosecute and defend these claims every day. What
Probate lawyer and attorney costs are standardized in California and most other states. Plus, other fees and compensation also are predetermined. To help clarify, let’s
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 probate