Category: Trust Contests

power of the law

The Law can be a powerful tool when used wisely. The law is there for a reason, to settle disputes, right wrongs, and help with an orderly flow of rights. The problem is that fewer and fewer lawyers are relying on the power of law. With trial dates hard to come by, and fewer lawyers […]

get ready to duke it out

Most California Trust or Will lawsuits settle before trial, but settlements are only possible when both sides agree to a voluntary settlement. If no settlement is obtained, then you must go to trial. In this video, partner Keith A. Davidson describes trial in California Trust and Will lawsuits.

Apparent Authority

Having a position of authority over an elder can lead to undue influence. In this video, partner Keith A. Davidson discusses the important factor of apparent authority. For more information, click this link: https://www.aldavlaw.com/practice-areas/litigation/abused-trust-will-beneficiary-litigation/

how does trust & will law fit together

If you dare enter the word of San Diego Trust and Will lawsuits, be prepared to encounter a tangled web of rules, statutes of limitations and legal claims. In this video, partner Keith A. Davidson describes the confusing world of San Diego Trust and Will lawsuits.

Crazy or Incapacity

Proving lack of capacity takes more than a showing that someone acted strange from time to time. In this video, partner Keith Davidson discusses what is required to prove lack of capacity in your California Will or Trust contest case.

undue influence

There are times when a parent or loved one may ask for your help in creating a Trust or Will. It is natural that when people want to put their affairs in order, usually near the end of life, they look to those who help them with everything else. The problem, however, is that there […]

what are you thinking

You may know what your parent’s intent was, but if you are going to prove that intent in court you are going to need some credible evidence to back that up. In this video, partner Keith A. Davidson describes the evidence you need to prove intent in California Trust and Will contest cases.

What are you looking for

It can be hard trying to choose the right lawyer for your Trust or Will contest case. In this video, partner Stewart Albertson describes the reasons why most people hire Albertson & Davidson, LLP to fight for their inheritance rights.

Being a Beneficiary

Beneficiaries should not have to take court action to enforce their rights under a Trust, but so often they do have to take action. Even though a beneficiary has no duties, they do have the burden on enforcing their rights when a Trustee refuses to do the right thing. In this video, partner Keith Davidson […]

Will your inheritance

We keep talking about California no-contest clauses because people keep asking about them. No-contest clauses are by far the most confusing aspect of Trust and Will litigation. In this video, partner Stewart Albertson discusses when they apply, and when they don’t.