Trust Litigation

Many trusts include terms that allow them to remain in effect for years, if not decades. Trustees must manage resources, make appropriate distributions and communicate with beneficiaries as necessary. They have a duty to act in the best interests of beneficiaries,...

When a person creates their estate plan, everything in the plan should be based on their wishes. Most people are able to do this without anyone trying to influence them, but there are times when someone close to them may try to sway their thinking.  Wills and trusts...

Trust administration often involves a trustee following the instructions of the trustor regarding asset management and distribution. Sometimes, however, the trust may face legal controversy. Trust litigation can occur because people claim outside influences or a lack...

When a loved one passes away, and a trust holds the family home, emotions often run high. For many families in California, that home represents more than an asset; it represents memories, security and a deep sense of identity. So when a trustee announces plans to sell...

People create trusts for many different purposes. Those who want to provide support for a family member with special needs might fund a trust. People concerned about creditor claims against their personal property might establish trusts to protect their assets. ...

Trusts are often created to protect and distribute assets for family members, charities or others with specific intentions in mind. A person appointed to oversee a trust plays a crucial role in making sure these goals are respected. However, not every trustee performs...

Trust litigation often follows inappropriate conduct by the trustee. Trust beneficiaries can ask the courts to remove the trustee because of their misconduct. In some cases, they can even ask to hold an individual financially accountable for embezzling or otherwise...

Trustees hold a vital position of responsibility and must act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. However, what happens when this trust is broken, and funds are misappropriated or stolen? An event like this can be incredibly frustrating to you and your family,...

Trusts are created for various reasons, but they all have the same basic structure. Someone (the grantor) places assets into the trust to be managed by a neutral third party (trustee) for the benefit of another (beneficiary). If you are a beneficiary, there may come a...

Inheritance-related disputes can have a lasting impact on everyone involved. This explains why most people create estate plans to make clear their wishes when they are no longer around to speak for themselves. Unfortunately, inheritance disputes are not uncommon. Here...