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Who Has Standing in a Trust Litigation Matter?

Bottom Line Up Front: Standing in California Trust Litigation Standing is a threshold legal requirement- it is the right to bring or participate in a trust proceeding. Without it, a court will not hear your case, regardless of its merits. Who general… Read More
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What Is Will Litigation in California? A Complete Guide

Bottom Line Up Front: Will litigation is the legal process of challenging or defending a will in California probate court. If you believe a loved one’s will was the product of fraud, undue influence, or was improperly executed- or if you are na… Read More
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What Is Trust Litigation in California? A Complete Guide

Bottom Line Up Front: Trust litigation is the legal process of resolving disputes over a trust in court. In California, these disputes most commonly involve a trustee who has breached their fiduciary duty, a trust that was created through fraud or un… Read More
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Named as a Trustee in a Lawsuit? Here’s What You Need to Know

BOTTOM LINE If you have been named as a trustee in a California lawsuit, here is what you need to know right now: 1. Being sued as a trustee does not mean you acted wrongly, but you must respond by your legal deadline. 2. You are generally not person… Read More
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Financial Elder Abuse in California: What It Is, Who It Affects, and How to Fight Back

Financial elder abuse is one of California’s fastest-growing civil wrongs. Victims or their heirs can sue for the stolen amount, attorney’s fees, and up to three times the damages. If you suspect abuse, acting quickly preserves evidence a… Read More
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