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Attorneys Role in a Trust Litigation Matter
If you are the beneficiary of a trust in California and suspect that the trustee has engaged in wrongdoing, you may decide to pursue legal action.
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What happens to a disqualified beneficiary under California probate law?
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.
Could selling real estate to the beneficiary of a California trust lead to potential litigation?
Trustees of California trusts must be very careful to abide by the law and not favor any one beneficiary over another. If one beneficiary benefits to the detriment of another, the trust administration becomes ripe for litigation.
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I am not a Vested Beneficiary, can I pursue action against the trustee?
In some circumstances, you may need to be a vested beneficiary in order to bring an action against the trustee of a trust in California. Whether you can bring such an action depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding your matter, the terms of the trust, the nature of your claim, and the laws of the state of California.
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I am not receiving my rightful inheritance. Who should I pursue legal action against?
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.