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Buffington Law Firm’s trust litigation attorneys often deal with what are commonly known as “Trust Contests.” In this brief article I thought that it would be helpful to discuss what is, and what is not, a “Trust Contest.” Our trust litigation attorneys are often...
Trust disputes have become far more common in the past two decades as the Baby Boom generation (and others) have come to inherit much more commonly via trust. In earlier decades many or most estates passed to the beneficiaries by will. There are many differences...
Many businesses and consumers in Newport Beach and throughout California contend with unfair competition from time to time. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage takes legal action to protect their investment and interests while pursuing the resulting damages. Of...
Companies invest a lot of money in recruiting and training the right talent. Your organization's human resources department exists to help you find and retain the best possible talent, and a lot of your company's operational costs stem from paying for employees. Of...
It's the scenario that no potential home buyer wants to think about: you’re ready to sign the agreement for a house, and the seller gets cold feet. Suddenly, they don't want to sell after all. So, what happens when you are ready to buy and the homeowner decides not to...
One reason that people sometimes challenge trusts is when they believe that the trustee is not acting in accordance with the guidance given in that trust. For example, maybe an elderly person set up an educational trust and the trustee is not releasing the proper...
One of the first duties of a new successor-trustee of a California Living Trust is usually to send a notice in the form prescribed by California Probate Code Section 16061.7. This notice is often referred to as a “120 Day Letter.” Sending this letter is often...
You thought you had a deal – and you have the written contract to prove it. However, the other party to your agreement hasn’t come through. Now, you’re angry and frustrated, and you’ve given the other party a warning that you intend to take legal action. Suddenly, the...
Individuals set up trusts for many reasons, including helping to care for their loved ones by passing down assets in a controlled manner. Part of creating a trust is naming the trustee who will ensure that the assets are managed properly and that they are distributed...
No Contest Clauses are one of the most misunderstood aspects of California living trust litigation. Buffington Law Firm's trust litigation attorneys often deal with situations that involve a "No Contest Clause" and whether or not a given No Contest Clause is...