Being appointed as a trustee exposes an individual to criticisms when handling the trust as well as the trust litigation. Understandably, this puts a lot of pressure on trustees, especially those who have little to no knowledge of trust administration. This is why it is not surprising that some trustees consider hiring a legal professional to guide them through the administration process. Check the trust document Before a trustee can make decisions, it is crucial for them to

Dealing with losing a loved one is hard enough when there aren’t complications in legally passing down property. When an executor in California does a bad job, you must know how to stand up for your rights. Is suing even an option? The short and simple answer is yes, you can sue the executor of your will. But bear in mind that it has to be a special circumstance because most of the time in probate litigation, an executor isn’t liable for any debts of an estate that they’ve ad

When a will goes into probate in California, most events about it happen predictably, if slowly. However, sometimes a person will dispute the validity of the will. This is called a will contest and, eventually, can involve many people. When a will contest happens, the court needs to notify all interested parties. Interested parties include everyone who might be affected if the court says the will is false. This includes everyone named in the will, but can expand to include ot

There is a part of human nature that makes it difficult to think about a day when we will no longer be able to conduct our own affairs. Whether this is due to an illness or injury that causes incapacity or our inevitable passing, there will come a time when each of us will be unable to express or explain our wishes regarding end of life decisions and the disposition of our property. This is why it is essential for individuals to develop this kind of plan while they are still

In California, there are two formal probate procedures—one for estates valued at more than $150,000 (Regular Probate) and one for estates valued at $150,000 or less (Small Estate Probates). For further questions or concerns about estate planning, contact a Roseville estate planning attorney of NewPoint Law Group, LLP. Process and Procedures for Estate Probates The process and procedures for a Small Estate Probate, also known as a “Petition to Determine Succession to Real Prop

The reason most people use revocable living trusts is to avoid probate. However, if the trust is not properly funded, a probate may be necessary under the terms of the pour-over will. Is a probate required when assets like real property or bank accounts are not funded into the trust? It depends. Unsure about trusts and estate planning? Contact a Roseville estate planning attorney of NewPoint Law Group, LLP. How the Revocable Living Trust Works Most revocable living trusts hav