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 offices, provide hard-copy documents, and physically never go to court, yet we’ve been able to help them obtain their rightful inheritance and trust distributions. Whatever challenge you may be facing …
When a person passes away, their assets must be disbursed in a manner consistent with state laws and following the directions they put forth when they were alive, as stated in their will. A probate lawyer guides the executor of will or beneficiaries of an estate through the probate process: From identifying estate assets and …
If you have a valid legal claim against a deceased person, you may still be able to receive compensation by filing a lawsuit against the deceased person’s estate. However, you will typically need to direct your efforts at the estate rather than the individual heirs. Under California Probate Code §9050 and §9051, the personal representative …
A trustee is a fiduciary, which means that they have a legal duty to act in the best interests of the trust’s beneficiaries. A “breach of trust” occurs when a trustee violates their fiduciary duties. In general, trustees have a duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, to manage the trust property …
Estate planning lawyers help their clients plan for what will happen to their property and assets after they die. This includes creating wills and trusts and ensuring that all of the client’s financial affairs are in order. Estate attorneys also help implement their clients’ decisions about who will inherit their property and how much they …
When a person dies, their estate often must go through probate, which is the legal process of distributing their assets. Multiple parties are typically involved in these proceedings, including: Each party has different rights and responsibilities in an estate, and it is important to understand these roles before moving forward with any legal action. Who …
A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation that one party has to another to act in their best interests. This duty is typically seen in relationships where there is a power imbalance, such as between the trustee and beneficiaries of a trust or an executor and the beneficiaries of an estate. When acting as a …
If you believe your inheritance has been stolen, the first step is to contact an experienced probate litigation attorney. They can help you understand your legal options and what type of proof you will need to recover your stolen inheritance successfully. The steps you will need to take to address the theft depend on how …
If your spouse has recently passed away, you may be wondering if you need to go through probate in order to inherit your deceased spouse’s property. The answer to this question depends on how your spouse’s property was titled and the value of your spouse’s solely-owned assets. The first question is whether your spouse’s assets …
An executor is a person who is appointed to carry out the instructions of a will after the death of the person who made it. The executor has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the estate, which means that they have to act in good faith and in the best interests of those beneficiaries. …
National estate dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced its expansion into northern California with the opening of its Walnut Creek, California office.
Scott Rahn’s passion for the national inheritance dispute law firm he and long-time friend and co-founder Sean Muntz have been quietly building over the past decade stems from his deep affection for his late grandmother, Mary. “She was my absolute favorite person,” said Rahn, whose grandmother ran the family farm she was born on in …
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Maintaining its successful pattern of hiring experienced probate litigation talent, national probate and inheritance dispute law firm RMO LLP announced today that seasoned probate litigator Savannah Brutto has joined the firm to launch its Westlake Village, California office, and senior probate paralegal Tina Chavez has joined the firm in its Orange County, California office. “We could not be happier to be …
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Jointly inheriting real estate can be tricky, particularly when the beneficiaries don’t agree on what to do with the property and want to split an inherited house. This situation often occurs when multiple siblings inherit their parent’s home as co-owners. When siblings disagree over whether to keep the property or sell it, increased family tensions …