Should I inherit my father’s property if he held in joint tenancy with his second wife?
No, not unless the second wife adopted you as one of her children. This is a really common and, speaking frankly, dumb mistake.
Trust | Trust Litigation | Will |
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.
What if the Trust you are set to benefit from is the subject of Trust Mismanagement?
If a trustee has mismanaged assets or property, which caused a significant loss of value, the first thing you want to do is determine how the estate was mismanaged.
Probate | Probate Litigation | Will |
Executor Theft: What should I do if I suspect theft from a California probate estate?
If you are the beneficiary of a California probate estate and suspect that the executor may be stealing estate property, it is important to act quickly. Waiting too long may make it impossible for you to ever receive the property to which you are entitled.