Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Depositions do not require a prior court order. They are usually conducted after a formal "notice of deposition" is issued, setting the time, date, and place of the deposition, and setting forth what documents are to be brought. If you are not a party to the lawsuit, you usually need to be served with a subpoena. A letter also does not serve as formal notice, absent unusual circumstances.

If all procedures are followed, then you are not necessarily entitled to know what the lawsuit is about - though it is customary for certain basic information to be shared.

There is usually no need to file papers with the court in opposing a deposition notice, though there is usually a need to serve objections on the other parties in the case.

You need to get a lawyer to help you. These answers about abstract propositions of procedure may be helpful, but if you are being accused of doing something wrong, you need a lawyer. If you are the trustee of a trust, then normally the trust will cover your lawyer's fees.

I invite you to contact me when you have a moment, if you would like to discuss this matter.

I would agree with Mr. Perry. It sounds like you have some procedural issues you need assistance with. From the facts you have provided, you are not the Trustee of the trust but may have been handling some of the matters. You should contact an attorney that has experience in estate litigation.