All Things Trusts and Wills

In this episode we interview Mr. Rich Gaines of Legacy Legal.  Mr. Gaines shares his insights on how to plan for your future to help your family avoid the costly effects of litigation.

Ever wonder why the Court can't just make a decision on your Trust or Will lawsuit?  Find out more in this episode of all things Trusts and Wills.

As a beneficiary, are you entitled to live rent-free in the Trust property?  In this episode we describe the requirement for beneficiaries to pay rent for occupying Trust property.

In California, even irrevocable Trusts can be changed, but it takes help from the court.  In this episode, we describe some instances when you can change your irrevocable trust.

Wills are one of the last areas of the law where an original is required.  In this episode we discuss the presumptions that arise when an original Will cannot be located.

Freezing Trust assets is not so easy to do.  In this episode we discuss some of the issues you should know about freezing TrustAssets.

If you have been disinherited, you have two options to pursue.  Find out more about fighting for your legacy in this episode.

It takes a lot of patience to file a Trust or Will lawsuit in court.  In this episode, we describe some issues relating to filing your lawsuit.

Why is it so hard to restore what is rightfully yours after a loved one dies?  In this episode we describe the difficulties in obtaining a fair result.

If you have a California Trust or Will contest lawsuit, be ready to use these evidence code sections to get the information you need from the drafting attorney.

You need to know a few things about how assets are titled if you are going to understand Trust and Will law in California.  In this episode, we discuss the top six things you must know about titling your assets.

Under the law in California, being eccentric is not enough to prove a legal lack of capacity in court.  You must have evidence of a mental defect.  In this episode we describe the ins and outs of legal lack of capacity.

If you are heading into court, prepare to enter the boxing ring.  In this episode, we describe the rough and tumble world of California Trust and Will litigation.

Every Trustee owes a duty to communicate to his or her beneficiary, but that does not mean that it always occurs.  In this episode we discuss Trustee's who give their beneficiaries the cold shoulder.

This episodes described some of the different types of California Trust beneficiaries.