
As part of the estate planning process, you or a loved one may have chosen to include a no-contest clause in the will or living trust.
When there is no will, a relative will receive the property of the deceased, due to the laws of descent and distribution. If there is a will or a trust, the inheritance falls upon the beneficiary of that will or trust.
As part of the estate planning process, you or a loved one may have chosen to include a no-contest clause in the will or living trust.
Probate is the court-supervised process of gathering, managing, and distributing the assets of a deceased person…
Trust Litigation Costs in California explained by a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law.
First, never take “no” for an answer. If you are a trust beneficiary then your common sense tells you that you are entitled to get a copy of the trust. You are right.
If a deceased beneficiary of an estate has a spouse, he or she may not be entitled to the decedent’s inheritance. It is important to understand the laws.
Attorney Scott Grossman discusses the two local rules in San Diego that affect two different types of petitions that can be filed in the probate court.
In situations where co-trustees of a trust are unable to get along during the trust administration process, the San Diego probate court can intervene and remove one or both of the trustees. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
Attorney Scott Grossman discusses everything you need to know about Bond in a California Probate.
Under the laws governing wills and trusts in California, a beneficiary may be disqualified from receiving an inheritance in certain circumstances. For this reason, other beneficiaries or the executor or trustee of an estate or trust may bring forward a San Diego probate litigation matter.
Whether you should pursue legal action against an executor vs. a trustee in California depends on many factors. Trust and estate litigation in California is a complex area of the law and requires the guidance of an experienced legal professional.