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Who We Represent
Administrators & Executors
Wills nominate executors to administer an estate, but only when approved by the probate court. Where there is no will, the court will appoint an administrator to manage the estate.
Trustees
Trusts identify who will serve as trustees, often the surviving spouse, children, other family members, friends, or a bank. Unlike an executor or administrator, a trustee normally will not require court approval to administer a trust.
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries are entitled to some benefit under a will or a trust, or under a beneficiary designation (e.g. insurance or IRA) because they are identified in a document as an intended recipient of a benefit.
Heirs
Heirs are the natural descendants of a decedent, following each state’s intestate laws and lines of consanguinity (i.e. who’s your kin). Heirs have natural legal rights, even if not named as beneficiaries.
Conservators/Guardians
Conservators/Guardians are court-appointed fiduciaries, often family members, friends, or professional fiduciaries, who serve to manage a person’s health and/or finances.
Creditors
Creditors are those to whom a decedent owed money at the time of death. Creditors must act swiftly after a debtor dies to assert claims or their claims will be time-barred and lost.
Surviving Spouses
Spouses often have special inheritance rights and benefits regarding trusts and probate, which can make them the target of disputes.
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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.
- Trustees
- 3 min read
Co-Trustee Problems: Common Disputes and Resolutions
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
- 3 min read
What Constitutes a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
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
- 3 min read
What Questions To Ask a Probate Attorney
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
- 3 min read
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will or Trust in California?
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
- 3 min read
Strategies for Minimizing Probate Costs in High-Value Estates
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
- 3 min read
California Successor Trustee Checklist
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
- 3 min read
Probate & Non-Probate Assets in California: What to Know
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
- 3 min read
Testate vs. Intestate: Key Differences
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. [...]
- Probate Litigation
- 3 min read
How to Contest a Will in California
Key Takeaways Understanding Will Contests A will contest is the legal process of challenging the validity of the legal document stating how a person, [...]
- Probate Litigation
- 3 min read
How to Handle Undisclosed or Hidden Assets in Probate Litigation
Executive Summary Introduction The probate administration process is the court process by which a decedent’s creditors are paid and their remaining assets are distributed [...]
- Conservatorships
- 3 min read
Is Conservatorship the Same as Power of Attorney? Key Differences
Key Takeaways Introduction Whether a person experiences mental incapacity or has a temporary travel arrangement, there are many situations that can arise and prevent [...]
- Executor of a Will
- 3 min read
How Long Do You Have To Sue an Executor?
Executive Summary Introduction Executors are an integral part of the probate process, as they ensure that estate assets are distributed to beneficiaries and that [...]
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