When multi-family and commercial real estate is held in trust in California, a fiduciary must manage the trust assets appropriately. Because of the complexity of trust arrangements and the number of people involved, conflicts may arise that lead to litigation. It’s important to understand your rights in these situations. Contact a Los Angeles trust contest […]
Year: 2026
A trustee manages assets held in a trust. In fact, a trustee has a fiduciary duty to act in the beneficiaries’ best interests. A fiduciary duty is the highest duty owed under the law. If a trustee leaves inherited real estate vacant and derelict, this can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know. […]
Trusts are a powerful tool to protect assets and facilitate the transfer of assets in a way that provides more control after the trust creator passes away. Trusts can also be helpful in avoiding the probate process, and in preparing for incapacity. There’s also another benefit of trusts as well. Often, a trust is made […]
Trustees are in charge of managing the assets held in trust. They’re expected to follow the instructions put in place by the trust creator and to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. In fact, they have a fiduciary duty to do so. If a trustee fails in this obligation, beneficiaries can take legal […]
High-value estates can be very vulnerable to fraud and undue influence. When someone has a significant amount of assets, bad actors may try to manipulate that individual to change their estate planning documents, putting their legacy at risk. After someone passes away, estate representatives, beneficiaries, or third parties may also act in bad faith and […]
When someone passes away, this often causes major life changes for loved ones. In some cases, death can even impact where you live. That’s especially true if you were living in a home that was owned by the person who has died. If this is your situation, you are most likely wondering if you are […]
Trustees are put in charge of administering trusts. Their obligations can include managing, investing, and distributing trust assets. They are expected to follow the instructions of the trust creator or grantor and to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. In fact, they have a fiduciary duty to put beneficiaries first, which is the […]
When someone passes away with substantial assets, this can create added complications in settling the estate and completing the probate process. This is especially true if the individual died with business interests. Many conflicts can arise among beneficiaries because of the complexities that come with business ownership, and it’s critical that you have the right […]
When people first discover something is wrong with a trust, their reaction is often the same: “I don’t think this is fair… but I don’t know what I can do.” Trust beneficiaries frequently feel trapped. The trustee controls the money, the records, the timeline, and often the narrative. Requests for information go unanswered. Distributions are […]
When people think about trust disputes, they usually focus on one question:“Am I getting my inheritance or not?” What many beneficiaries don’t realize is that trustee abuse doesn’t just affect whether you inherit — it affects how much, when, and at what cost. By the time abuse is recognized, the damage is often far greater […]