Compel Distributions
Compelling a distribution simply involves forcing the estate trustee or executor to do their job, whether that means paying beneficiaries, dividing property, or covering debts and expenses.
Mediation
Trust Law Partners offers experienced mediation lawyers for estate and probate disputes in California. Learn how mediation works, when to consider it, and why it often leads to better outcomes than going to court.
Trustee Defense
A trustee’s job isn’t easy. They must safeguard the interests of estate beneficiaries, and avoid any actions that might decrease the estate’s value. That’s known as trustee defense.
Trustee Removal
If the trustee or executor is doing a poor job of administering an estate—either through negligence or intentional wrong-doing—they can be removed by the court.
Will & Trust Contests
When estate beneficiaries disagree about distribution amounts, argue over who’s receiving an inheritance, or question who’s administering the estate and its financial affairs, that’s considered a will and trust contest.
Wrongful Disinheritance
Wrongful disinheritance involves the improper changing of an estate plan when the deceased was either unduly influenced, or lacked the mental capacity to understand the changes because of dementia or other mental illness.
Inheritance
Inheritance refers to the legal transfer of a deceased person’s assets, property, or wealth to their heirs or beneficiaries. Disputes often arise when family members question the validity of a will, the actions of a trustee, or whether everyone is receiving their rightful share.