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Falsely Accused of Undue Influence – What to Understand
Addressing False Allegations of Undue Influence for Trustees in Estate Planning As a trustee, your role in managing...
Sibling Living in Deceased Parent’s home – Refuses to Leave
Sibling Living in Deceased Parent's House Brother or Sister Refuses to Leave When a sibling lives in a deceased...
How to Contest a Trust in California – What You Should Know
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430How to Legally Contest a Trust The Laws on Contesting a Trust. What are Your Options! Can a trust be contested is a question Trustees and Beneficiaries ask. There are many reasons someone may want to contest a...
Undue Influence: Attorneys, Examples and Cases
How to Prove Undue Influence and Probate Code Section 86 If you suspect that a loved one's changes to their estate plan were the result of undue influence, you may be able to contest those changes in court. Proving undue influence can lead to the reversal of such...
Grounds for Contesting a Trust in California
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430What Are Grounds for Contesting a Trust in California? There are many reasons someone may want to contest a trust in California. Family members who have been left out of the Trust or think the trust assets have...
Taking Siblings to Court Through Court Action. What to Know
Legal Action Against Siblings In California, co-owners of an inherited property can initiate a partition action against siblings to force the property's sale, with the court overseeing the sale and profit division among the co-owners. My sister stole my inheritance...
Top Estate Dispute Attorney Serving California Clients
Estate Dispute Attorney: Hess-Verdon & Associates How to Resolve Conflicts The death of a loved one plunges the family into pain and sometimes endless estate disputes. Call Hess-Verdon estate lawyer for speedy and confidential estate dispute resolution. We can...
Siblings Contesting a Trust – What to Consider
Siblings Contesting the Trust Contesting a Trust in California: In California, individuals have a 120-day window to contest a trust. Failing to file a contest within this timeframe forfeits the right to contest the trust. Common reasons for trust contests include...
Breach of Trust: Fiduciary Duty – Breach of Trust
Breach of Trustee Duty A fiduciary is an entity in a position of trust and duty to another person. It could be an attorney, a trustee, or a board of directors. They have a fiduciary duty, in this case, to act in the best interest of the client, the beneficiary, or the...
What is the Difference between a Litigator and a Lawyer
litigator vs attorney While 'attorney' refers to any lawyer licensed to practice law, a 'litigator' is a specialized attorney who focuses on court cases. Litigators represent clients in legal proceedings, engage in settlement negotiations, and present arguments in...
Trustee and Beneficiary Conflict of Interest – What to Know
Trustee and Beneficiary Conflict of Interest Conflicts of interest between a trustee and beneficiary can arise in numerous scenarios, such as self-dealing, investing trust funds in personal ventures, or unfair asset transactions, which can compromise the trust's...
What is a Role of a Trustee of a Trust? What You Should Know
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Trustee Overview What does a Trustee of a Trust do? Simply put, a trustee legally owns the Trust. The ultimate goal is the disbursement of funds to the beneficiaries. The trustee is responsible for fulfilling...