The Darvish Firm
Role of Trust Litigation Attorneys
Our role as Los Angeles Trust Litigation Attorneys is to advocate for you and obtain a judgment or settlement due to the negligence, dishonesty, or misinterpretations of a Trustee. While most Trustees are honest and competent, there are instances when their actions fall short. As a beneficiary, you are entitled to bring a claim in probate court when the Trustee fails to meet their legal duties.
When Can You File a Claim Against a Trustee?
A Trustee must act with competence and honesty. However, when a Trustee’s performance fails to meet the required legal standard, beneficiaries are entitled to bring claims in probate court.
The Los Angeles trust and estate attorneys at The Darvish Firm litigate on behalf of beneficiaries or others who have an interest in an estate or trust. They address instances where the Trustee, attorney-in-fact, personal representative, or other fiduciary has violated their duties.
Resolving Trust Disputes Through Mediation and Court
Common Trustee Violations
Here are some common breaches of fiduciary duties by Trustees:
- Failing to distribute assets according to the trust instrument.
- Failing to properly account to all beneficiaries.
- Failing to marshal assets of the trust effectively
- Failing to manage trust assets appropriately.
- Failing to understand legal duties under the trust or the law.