You’re the Trustee and You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

Trust administration article — content preview. Full article coming soon. About the Author: Dustin MacFarlane is a California-licensed attorney specializing in estate planning and trust administration. He helps trustees, beneficiaries, and families... Read more »

Your Parent Named You Trustee and You Haven’t Even Buried Them Yet

Trust administration article — content preview. Full article coming soon. About the Author: Dustin MacFarlane is a California-licensed attorney specializing in estate planning and trust administration. He helps trustees, beneficiaries, and families... Read more »

Trustee, This is Your Job: Fiduciary Duties and Personal Liability

You’ve been named trustee. Congratulations. And prepare yourself for real work. Being a trustee isn’t honorary. It’s not a title you hang on your wall. It’s a job with legal responsibilities, financial... Read more »

Your Parents Named You Trustee: Here’s What to Expect

Your parents called you aside. They said: ‘We’ve named you trustee of our trust.’ You smiled. You said thank you. You had no idea what that actually means. Now you’re worried. You’re... Read more »
Donkin v. Donkin: Can a Non-Attorney Trustee Represent a Trust in California Probate? – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Donkin v. Donkin: Can a Non-Attorney Trustee Represent a Trust in California Probate? – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Trustee Self-Representation in Probate Court A significant ruling in the case of *Donkin v. Donkin* has clarified the rules regarding whether a non-attorney trustee can represent themselves in California... Read more »
Tubbs v. Berkowitz: Powers of Appointment and Trustee Duties in California Trust Disputes – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Tubbs v. Berkowitz: Powers of Appointment and Trustee Duties in California Trust Disputes – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Powers of Appointment Can Override Trustee Duties In the complex world of California estate planning, the distinction between a trustee’s duties and a beneficiary’s rights is crucial. A recent... Read more »
Can a Trustee Be Removed? Understanding Young v. Hartford and Your Rights as an Executor

Can a Trustee Be Removed? Understanding Young v. Hartford and Your Rights as an Executor

If you’ve been named as an executor or personal representative in California, you’re likely facing complex legal responsibilities that can feel overwhelming. One question that frequently arises during trust administration is: “What... Read more »
Can You Sue a Trustee?

Can You Sue a Trustee?

If you are a trust beneficiary who believes a trustee has acted against your best interests, you may have the right to sue the trustee. To do so, you must have legal standing (i.e., a financial stake in the... Read more »
Trustee Rights in Action: Protecting a Trustee From Removal in a Trust Mismanagement Dispute

Trustee Rights in Action: Protecting a Trustee From Removal in a Trust Mismanagement Dispute

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Protecting a Grandson’s Inheritance From a Self-Dealing Trustee

Protecting a Grandson’s Inheritance From a Self-Dealing Trustee

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