Practice Areas

Trust & Estate Litigation

Effective California Trust & Estate Litigation Attorneys The loss of a loved one is an emotional time, and those emotions can be heightened when there is a dispute regarding your deceased loved one’s estate. It’s even harder when that dispute… Read More

Trust & Will Contests

If your loved one’s estate plan doesn’t reflect what you know they truly wanted, or if you suspect someone manipulated, deceived, or pressured them into changing it, you may have the right to challenge it in California court. At Fox Law,… Read More

Undue Influence

Financial Elder Abuse

Exploiting an elderly person’s trust, vulnerability, or dependence to steal money, property, or assets is elder abuse. It is a serious wrong, and California law treats it accordingly. At Fox Law, we represent victims of financial elder abuse an… Read More

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Trustee Removal

Discovering that a loved one’s trust is being mismanaged can be devastating. If you are a beneficiary, you have the right to take legal action. If your trustee has failed to meet their obligations, you can petition for trustee removal. In Californi… Read More

Trustee Defense

Serving as a trustee is a great responsibility. Most trustees take their duties seriously and are diligent in carrying them out. Despite this, mistakes can happen, and complicated family dynamics can lead to disputes. When conflicts or concerns arise… Read More

Compelling Distributions from a Trust

Experienced Trust Distribution Attorneys The trustee of a trust generally has discretion over how the trust is managed, but that discretion is not absolute. The trustee is required to abide by the terms of the trust document, and California Probate C… Read More

Beneficiary Rights

If you have been named as the beneficiary of a trust or estate, you have enforceable rights under California law. You have options if a trustee or executor is withholding information, mishandling assets, failing to provide accountings, or delaying di… Read More

Contingency Litigation

If you expected to inherit from a will or trust, only to find that you were excluded or that the trustee has squandered your inheritance or is holding it hostage, you may be feeling shock, confusion, and dismay. As a rightful heir, you may want to se… Read More

Wrongful Disinheritance

California Wrongful Disinheritance Attorney Losing a loved one is hard enough. Finding out that you didn’t receive the inheritance you expected deepens the blow of loss. You may be asking yourself, “Was I disinherited intentionally?” and “Do… Read More

High-Wealth Probate Administration

Probate Administration Lawyer for High-Wealth Estates In the aftermath of a loved one’s passing, administration of the estate of the deceased person (decedent) becomes a priority. The unfamiliar probate administration process can be a challenge for… Read More