How to report financial elder abuse in California
July 31, 2023 | Financial Elder Abuse
Learn how to report financial elder abuse in California, where the elderly population is growing. Find out how Adult Protective Services can help investigate and protect vulnerable seniors.
How can I avoid sibling disputes about asset distribution?
July 24, 2023 | Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Litigation
Discover how to handle probate litigation as an executor when heirs contest a will in California. Learn about the emotional aspects, strategies to avoid inheritance disputes, and the importance of clear communication in estate planning.
What happens when you die with no Will in California?
December 20, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Litigation
Understand what happens when someone dies without a valid will in California, how the probate court handles their estate, and the complex rules of intestate succession that dictate asset distribution. Learn why establishing an estate plan is a crucial step to save your heirs time, money, and emotional stress.
How to remove a trustee in California
December 19, 2022 | Estate Planning, Negligence by a Trustee
Discover the process of removing a trustee in California, the grounds that may warrant their removal, and the important legal steps involved. Learn who can file a petition for removal and how the court evaluates the necessity of trustee removal in estate litigation.
What is conservatorship abuse, and how does it happen?
August 29, 2022 | Conservatorships
Learn about conservatorships in California, what conservatorship abuse entails, and the common signs of financial, physical, or emotional abuse. Explore a real-life example of conservatorship abuse and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals in such legal arrangements.
Suing an executor in California
February 22, 2022 | Trust and Probate Litigation
Discover the reasons why beneficiaries may sue an executor, the legal grounds for such action, and how probate litigation works. Learn how to seek justice when an executor fails to fulfill their fiduciary duties in administering an estate.
How forgotten beneficiary designations interfere with your will
June 02, 2021 | Estate Planning
Discover why beneficiary designations on life insurance policies and retirement accounts are legally binding and cannot be contested, regardless of your will or trust. Learn how to protect your assets and ensure your final wishes are respected through careful estate planning with the help of a legal expert in California.
What are Common examples of executor misconduct?
June 13, 2019 | Executor or Conservator, Negligence by a Trustee
Explore the role of an executor in California and the boundaries of their authority, governed by their fiduciary duty to the estate. Learn how probate courts hold executors accountable for misconduct, including common examples and the importance of beneficiary action in cases of negligence or mismanagement.
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