Obtaining Additional Compensation for Your Trustee Duties
If a trust dictates the amount of trustee compensation, that amount generally is what is used. In some cases, you may be entitled to more, however.
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Where do I find the law for California will contests, probate litigation, and trust litigation?
The law for California will contests, probate litigation, and trust litigation is mostly found in the California Probate Code.
Trust Contest: What form do I fill out to file?
None. There is no form to fill out to file a trust contest. Trust contests, and will contests, require a petition to be filed with the probate court.
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What is the difference between trust litigation and financial elder abuse litigation?
Generally, from a beneficiary’s perspective, the difference between trust litigation and financial elder abuse litigation is when the money or property was wrongfully taken.
Executors Duty
Under California probate law, the executor of the decedent’s estate has a fiduciary duty requiring him or her to act with integrity, disclose all information to the beneficiaries, act in fairness and with diligence, manage the estate with caution, and deal with all beneficiaries equally.