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Trust Litigation
Articles on trust contests and disputed accounts, from the Law Office of Ravi Patel.
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Trust Litigation
Can “Pay-on-Death” Designations Be Overcome by Evidence of the Owner’s Intent?
Pay‑on‑death (POD) designations are intended to offer a simple way to transfer account assets outside of probate, but what happens when family members argue that the designation doesn’t reflect what the account owner actually meant? A closer look at…
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Trust Litigation
Challenging a California Trust on Grounds of Incapacity or Undue Influence: What the Law Requires—and What It Takes to Prove
Learn what it takes to successfully challenge a California trust based on incapacity or undue influence. This article breaks down the legal standards under the California Probate Code, explains the evidence courts rely on, and outlines how statutory…
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Trust Litigation
How do I disinherit my sibling?
Consider adding these terms to your estate plan if you are considering disinheriting a troublesome sibling.
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