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The California Litigation Guide to Probate Code 859

California Probate Code § 859 is a tool in every probate litigator’s arsenal which authorizes courts to impose a monetary penalty of “twice the value of the property recovered” against the wrongdoer in certain litigation cases.  Here’s a quick guide. What is California Probate Code § 859? California Probate Code § 859 authorizes courts to

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Meanings of successor trustee, settlor of trust, and trustor

Meanings of Settlor of Trust, Successor Trustee, and Trustor

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 5-minute guide to understanding their meanings, and how they may affect you.  What is a trust, trustor, and trustee? Generally, a “trust” refers to a revocable living trust. Like

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Meanings of successor trustee, settlor of trust, and trustor

Meanings of Settlor of Trust, Successor Trustee, and Trustor

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 5-minute guide to understanding their meanings, and how they may affect you.  What is a trust, trustor, and trustee? Generally, a “trust” refers to a revocable living trust. Like

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