Probate Lawyers & Trust Attorneys
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Our probate attorneys focus on all types of trust and estate disputes. Whether you’re a trustee, executor, heir, or beneficiary we can help you resolve your probate dispute.
From Our Blog
Insights and advice on trust and probate estate litigation from our blog.
- Estate Executors and Administrators
- 16 min read
Common Executor Mistakes
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Key Takeaways Introduction During the probate administration process, an executor plays a crucial role and has significant responsibility, including marshaling and inventorying all assets, [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction During the probate administration process, an executor plays a crucial role and has significant responsibility, including marshaling and inventorying all assets, […]
- Trust Administration
- 3 min read
What Happens to a Revocable Trust When the Grantor Dies?
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Executive Summary Introduction A trust is a fiduciary arrangement where the title of assets are placed under the control of a third party known [...]
Executive Summary Introduction A trust is a fiduciary arrangement where the title of assets are placed under the control of a third party known […]
- Trustees
- 13 min read
How to Handle a Trustee Not Acting in Beneficiaries’ Best Interest
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Executive Summary Learning How to Address a Trustee Not Acting in a Beneficiary’s Best Interest A trustee not acting in the beneficiaries’ best interest [...]
Executive Summary Learning How to Address a Trustee Not Acting in a Beneficiary’s Best Interest A trustee not acting in the beneficiaries’ best interest […]
- Trust Administration
- 8 min read
Affidavit of Successor Trustee California: What to Know
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Key Takeaways Introduction A successor trustee is an individual who takes over the administration of an estate from the originally identified trustee after they [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction A successor trustee is an individual who takes over the administration of an estate from the originally identified trustee after they […]
- Trustees
- 16 min read
Co-Trustee Problems: Common Disputes and Resolutions
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Key Takeaways What Are Co-Trustees Co-trusteeship refers to the appointment of multiple trustees to manage and administer a trust, which is a legal arrangement [...]
Key Takeaways What Are Co-Trustees Co-trusteeship refers to the appointment of multiple trustees to manage and administer a trust, which is a legal arrangement […]
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- 13 min read
What Constitutes a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
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Key Takeaways Introduction When a professional serves in a fiduciary role they have a responsibility to do the best possible job for the client [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction When a professional serves in a fiduciary role they have a responsibility to do the best possible job for the client […]
- Probate Estate Litigation
- 13 min read
What Questions To Ask a Probate Attorney
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Key Takeaways Introduction A probate attorney is a valuable resource during the probate and estate administration process. Depending on your needs, they can support [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction A probate attorney is a valuable resource during the probate and estate administration process. Depending on your needs, they can support […]
- Will Contest
- 12 min read
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will or Trust in California?
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Key Takeaways Introduction If you are planning on contesting a will or trust in California, there are specific deadlines you must follow for your [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction If you are planning on contesting a will or trust in California, there are specific deadlines you must follow for your […]
- Probate Litigation
- 11 min read
Strategies for Minimizing Probate Costs in High-Value Estates
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Executive summary Introduction Probate can be a helpful process for distributing the estate assets of a deceased individual to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries. [...]
Executive summary Introduction Probate can be a helpful process for distributing the estate assets of a deceased individual to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries. […]
- Trustees
- 14 min read
California Successor Trustee Checklist
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Key Takeaways Introduction A successor trustee is the individual first in line to take over the administration of a trust when the initial trustee [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction A successor trustee is the individual first in line to take over the administration of a trust when the initial trustee […]
- Probate Administration
- 11 min read
Probate & Non-Probate Assets in California: What to Know
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Executive Summary Learning About Probate & Non-Probate Assets in California Even when times are difficult, managing estate assets efficiently is essential to avoid legal [...]
Executive Summary Learning About Probate & Non-Probate Assets in California Even when times are difficult, managing estate assets efficiently is essential to avoid legal […]
- Estate Administration
- 13 min read
Testate vs. Intestate: Key Differences
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Key Takeaways Introduction Probate is a complex process that involves managing a deceased person’s assets and distributing them from their estate to identified beneficiaries. [...]
Key Takeaways Introduction Probate is a complex process that involves managing a deceased person’s assets and distributing them from their estate to identified beneficiaries. […]
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