Trust Litigation

The playing field for traders needs to be kept as level as possible. This is for the benefit of citizens in California and the rest of the U.S. Any attempt to trade via information that has been received in an illegal fashion should be subject to prosecution. This...

When it comes to trusts, there are two primary ways to challenge them: through a lawsuit or by contesting the trust. Although they may seem interchangeable, there are some key differences between the two approaches. Suing a trust This option is typically used when...

There are many details to take note of as you create your California estate plan. One of them may be deciding whether or not to include a provision for arbitration. This is a form of dispute mediation that can serve a definite purpose. However, there are legal experts...

Usually, trust-related disputes are resolved through a court hearing. This is largely due to the fact that trust administration is subject to court supervision, usually by the court in which the trust was administered. If there are disputes regarding the trust, there...

If you have a revocable trust, there is a good chance that you'll name yourself as the trustee. However, it is in your best interest to name a successor trustee. This person will manage the document if you pass away or are otherwise unable to manage trust assets such...

When most people think of white-collar crime, they think of complex financial schemes that result in huge profits for the perpetrators. While this is certainly true, there are other types of white-collar crimes that can significantly impact victims. Defalcation is one...

Trusts are some of the most common legal and financial tools that people use to pass assets and wealth down to their children and grandchildren, among other beneficiaries. A living trust is established when the person is still alive, and it is also known as a...

California real estate can be a great investment. It makes sense to keep your portfolio in the family and protect it by adding it to a trust. Transferring real estate into a trust is pretty simple when the property has been paid off and a little more complicated when...

When you set up a California trust, you get even more protection when it is irrevocable. This largely separates you from legal ownership of the assets for items such as Medicaid trusts. However, irrevocable usually means that the trust’s terms cannot be changed, and...

In California, trustees are given different types of duties that they're obligated to fulfill. These duties are to look out for the best interest of the grantor in various aspects, including financial responsibility. When the trustee does not fulfill their duty, it's...