Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My sister owes me money from a trust. She will not respond. What legal action can I take?


Asked on 9/11/10, 1:34 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

File an action for breach of fiduciary duty in probate court.

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Answered on 9/16/10, 1:47 pm
Gary R. White Burton & White

Assuming that your sister is the trustee of a trust and you are a beneficiary of the trust, you can file a petition with the probate court to compel actions provided for in the trust.

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Answered on 9/16/10, 1:50 pm
Jonathan Reich De Castro, West, Chodorow, Glickfeld & Nass, Inc.

File a petion for instructions and breach of fiduciary duty in the Probate court.

Jon Reich

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Answered on 9/17/10, 4:14 pm


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