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Can a trust attorney be held liable for a lying trustee?

by Bad Trustees | April 11, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee | 0 Comments

Can a trust attorney be held liable for a lying trustee?Trust Attorney Liability Generally, a trust attorney is not directly liable for a lying trustee, unless they actively participated in or assisted the trustee in breaching fiduciary duties or committing...

Does a Bad Trustee ever really pay any consequences?

by Bad Trustees | April 9, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee | 0 Comments

Does a Bad Trustee ever really pay any consequences?Bad Trustee consequencesThat's a really important and complex question, and the short answer is: **it's complicated, and consequences aren't always straightforward or immediate.** There's no single, easy answer, and...

How is a family Trustee held accountable?

by Bad Trustees | April 6, 2025 | Trustee | 0 Comments

How is a family Trustee held accountable?Trustee AccountabilityA trustee can be held accountable in various ways for their actions or omissions while managing a trust. Here are some common methods: Breach of Fiduciary Duty: If a trustee fails to act in the best...

Description of a Narcissistic Trustee

by Bad Trustees | March 28, 2025 | Trustee | 0 Comments

A Narcissist TrusteeDescription of a Narcissist Trustee A narcissistic trustee,someone entrusted with managing assets or affairs, would likely prioritize their own needs and desires above the interests of the beneficiaries, potentially exploiting their position for...

What is “Hometowned”?

by Bad Trustees | February 23, 2025 | Legal Terminology | 0 Comments

What is "Hometowned"?Hometowned "Hometowned" is a slang term in legal circles, meaning a lawyer or client is discriminated against by a local judge who favors local parties and attorneys over those from out of town, essentially experiencing a "home court advantage". ...

Who is the petitioner in a probate case?

by Bad Trustees | January 23, 2025 | The Basics | 0 Comments

Who is the petitioner in a probate case?The Petitioner In a probate case, the petitioner is the person who initiates the legal process by filing a petition with the court to open the estate and seek the appointment of a personal representative (executor or...

Can a Trustee can go to jail for stealing from a trust?

Oct 6, 2024 | Trustee

Can a Trustee can go to jail for stealing from a trust?Trustee Embezzlement Yes, a trustee can go...

Who is the respondent in a probate case?

Sep 23, 2024 | Legal Terminology, The Basics

Who is the respondent in a probate case?The Respondent In a probate case, the "respondent" is the...

What are double damages in probate court?

Apr 11, 2022 | The Basics

What are double damages in probate court?Probate Double Damages In California probate court, double damages under Probate Code Section 859 refer to a penalty for wrongfully taking, concealing, or disposing of estate property. This penalty is twice the value of the...