While estate planning may be seen as an ironclad way to ensure that one’s assets are handled appropriately upon their death, that’s not always the case. In some situations, California citizens may be deemed to have diminished capacity at the time that they signed...
Month: April 2021
Estate planning mistakes to avoid
You could write a concise, all-encompassing will in California, but a single mistake could throw the entire will into question. You could also leave your will in the hands of the wrong person, resulting in a conflict of interest. Here are a few common estate planning...
Three signs that a trustee might be abusing their power
As people in California age, it might be hard for them to effectively manage their finances. In these types of situations, a judge typically appoints a conservator or trustee. This person’s role is to help someone else manage their money. Unfortunately, someone in...
Who can challenge a will?
During will contests, relatives may have questions regarding whether they count as an interested party. It is often easier said than done to determine all interested parties since this number could be significantly higher than the testator of the will realized. The...
Can you remove a trustee from a trust?
When you formed a trust in California, you might have named a friend or a family member as the trustee. Unfortunately, in recent years, you might have realized that this individual isn't as upstanding as you thought. Can you remove them for the trust, or do you have...