Probate administration in California requires Court supervision. You are not required to retain the services of an attorney to assist you with Probate, but an experienced attorney will guide you through the many challenges and pitfalls of Probate. DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions will guide you through the complexities with compassion, expertise, communication and availability.

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

Trust administration does not require Court supervision unless brought under Court supervision by someone. Similar to Probate, you do not require the services of an attorney to administer a Trust, but DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions will guide you through the difficult and unpleasant journey you may face as a fiduciary with multiple responsibilities and pressures. We will travel the journey with you.

Validity, Ambiguity, Interpretation, Contests, Intent, Capacity, Undue Influence, Termination, Executors, Trustees - these are some of the most common issues with Wills and Trust that can force you into expensive litigation. DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions, at the outset, will do whatever possible to resolve Wills and Trusts issues without an expensive Court trial. If a Court trial is absolutely necessary, we will involve a reputable litigator.

Heir / Beneficiary ASSISTANCE & Issue Resolution

Heirs/Beneficiaries often have to deal with a vacancy in the position of a fiduciary (Executor, Administrator, Trustee) or they are faced with a fiduciary that does not properly exercise his/her fiduciary duties to administer a Probate Estate or a Trust Estate for the benefit of the heirs/beneficiaries. DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions will fight for heirs/beneficiaries to make sure their interests in a Probate Estate or a Trust Estate are identified and protected.

Trustees are often overwhelmed with everything they need to do. Uncertainty and procrastination can get trustees into trouble quickly. Issues are amplified when trustees feel that they are not being understood, valued or trusted by heirs/beneficiaries who they feel are making unreasonable demands. DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions can effectively assist trustees with all they have to do to keep heirs/beneficiaries (and Courts) satisfied.

Elder ANTI-Isolation Restraining Orders

In California, elder anti-isolation restraining Court orders are designed to protect elderly individuals (65 or older) from being isolated by others from their family, friends or community. Isolation can lead to a myriad of problems for the individual being isolated, including abuse, undue influence, coercion, fraud, mental and physical health issues to name a few. Contact DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions to assist with anti-isolation Court proceedings.

Elder Abuse TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS and Restraining Orders

In California, the Welfare and Institutions Code provides for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and Restraining Orders to protect elders (65 or older) from abuse such as physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation and abduction to name a few. DeVilliers Estate Law Resolutions can assist you with the protection of an elder by using the available tools under California law for urgent TROs and Restraining Orders.