Trust Litigation

Disputes over Trusts

People establish trusts to protect their assets while making sure those assets are expended according to their wishes. Like wills, most trusts usually take effect after the death of the person who established them. Interested parties, such as people who are beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries under the trust, can and do challenge a trust. They dispute the way the trust is being administered, the validity of the trust itself, and the appointment of trustees.

Providing effective representation to all parties

At our Southern California law firm of Russakow, Ryan & Johnson, our attorneys represent people in any trust dispute. Clients in these matters include beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and trustees. We represent individuals, banks, attorneys, brokers, charitable organizations, and families, using our years of experience to help us arrive at solutions that work. If you have questions about the administration of a trust or believe you should have benefited under a trust, contact our lawyers in either Pasadena or Orange County.

Examples of trust disputes

At our law firm, we have handled trust litigation involving:

• Lack of capacity
• Disputes over trust reformation
• Appointment of trustees
• Removal of trustees
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Undue influence
• Fraud
• Trust accounting practices
• Claims by beneficiaries
• Technical problems with the formation of a trust
• Trustee misconduct
• Trust contests

Working to arrive at a creative solution

In all trust contests like these, our lawyers work with clients to arrive at a solution that represents their interests while minimizing stress, cost, and time spent on the issue. To learn how our legal team can help you in any dispute over a trust, contact us today.