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When to Include a No-Contest Clause in a Will or Trust

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One of the many reasons for executing a Will and Trust is to make your wishes clear and prevent animosity among family members or other beneficiaries after your death. However, there are circumstances in which it is clear to...more

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I’m Still Standing – California Supreme Court Allows Trust Amendment Contests in Probate Court

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Last week the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Barefoot v. Jennings (2020) ___ Cal.5th ___, ruling that a trust beneficiary disinherited in an amendment may contest the amendment’s validity in the...more

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