Tag Archives: trusts and estates
What Kinds of Trusts Can Exist in California?
WHAT IS A TRUST? In the law, a “trust” is a legal relationship that relates to property. People think of a trust as a “thing,” but in reality, a trust is a set of relationships, defined with respect to property. The property that is held in a trust is called the trust estate or trust corpus…. Read More »
When Can Heirs of an Estate Sue Lawyers for Malpractice?
“INTENDED BENEFICIARIES” OF A LAWYER’S SERVICES MAY HAVE STANDING TO BRING MALPRACTICE CLAIMS. In California, the existence of an attorney-client relationship is generally required in order to bring a malpractice claim against a lawyer. This means that in most cases, non-clients cannot sue a lawyer for malpractice. However, California recognizes an exception to this rule… Read More »
