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Elder Abuse and Standing in California

Tepper v Wilkins (2017) 10 CA5th 1198. Daughter’s allegations that Mother lacked capacity to understand that her other three children were abusing their fiduciary duties as trustees were insufficient to give Daughter standing to bring suit against her siblings under the Elder Abuse Act during Mother’s lifetime. Standing belongs to

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Petition to Determine Invalidity of Trust or Amendment

In California, if a beneficiary of a trust believes that the circumstances around the execution or signing of a trust or amendment were unusual, a beneficiary or heir at law can petition the court to determine that the trust or amendment is invalid. What are the grounds for the court

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Role of a Petition for Instructions in Los Angeles Probate

Petition for Instructions When a Los Angeles probate executor or trustee of a trust is uncertain about an action, he or she files a petition for instructions in court to determine the best course of action. There are many times where the executor cannot determine what the be course of

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Elder Care Planning for Incapacity – Woodland Hills

“The most important part of elder care planning is determining what elders would want to do during incapacity.” Before incapacity happens, you must ask several questions:1.     Where does the elder want to live, if she is incapacitated? Does the elder want to live in an assisted living facility

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What are my rights as a beneficiary of a trust or estate?

Beneficiary Rights Trust Attorneys Lawyers Los Angeles | Sirkin Law Group ​Beneficiary Right in Trusts, Los Angeles Ca Attorneys Lawyers  | Sirkin Law Group |  | 818.340.4479 Beneficiary Rights Attorney:  Mina Sirkin is a Los Angeles Certified Specialist probate lawyer who handles beneficiary rights in trust and probate litigation matters in California:

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Conservatorship Attorney Woodland Hills and Surrounding Areas

“Woodland Hills Conservatorship Attorney – Woodland Hills Ca” Clients in Woodland Hills often ask our attorney whether they need conservatorship for an elderly or disabled parent, or a disabled child.    Below is a checklist we have developed to help you make the decision: 1.   Can he or she properly

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