California Probate and Trust Legal Summary – Spring 2020
Catanese & Wells, A Law Corporation provides a quarterly newsletter to the California probate and trust professional community including lawyers, accountants, professional fiduciaries and insurance providers.
This issue of the Probate and Trust Legal Summary will address various legal claims that may be asserted to challenge a will. It also discusses the risks of doing so, should the challenge be denied by the court.
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