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Hostile Trustees, Hollywood Lawsuits, and Your Legal Questions

In this week’s episode of Ask 2 Lawyers, we dive into a range of topics, including:
- How attorney’s fees work in America and what you should expect to pay.- Hilarious stories from the world of document serving.- Hostile trustees, “free of trust” terminology, and how they impact your rights.- What is a Heggstad petition, and when do you need one? - The difference between a standard will and a pour-over will—and why it matters.
We also discuss the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni lawsuit and its legal implications in the entertainment world.
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Drop a comment, leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about stories in the news, trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.
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FS1, Blake Lively Lawsuit, and Trust Planning Realities

This week’s episode might not have been live, but it’s packed with valuable insights and engaging legal discussions! We tackle:- Questions about final distributions, timelines, and what to expect. - The ins and outs of accounting, subpoenas, and navigating trust disputes. - The realities of trusts in blended families and how smart planning can help avoid conflicts. To wrap things up, we dive into some headline-making legal news, including the FS1 (Fox Sports) lawsuit and the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal drama.Drop a comment, leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about stories in the news, trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.

Lis Pendens Breakthrough, Heir Searches, and Trust Drama

In this week’s episode, we dive into a range of topics, including: - A new case that could make it easier to file liens in trust litigation involving lis pendens. - The process of an heir search—what is it, and how does it happen? - The best (and easiest!) ways to release assets or decide when it’s time to “trust bust.” - Fresh legal news headlines: our read-and-react segment! - Insightful questions from our awesome listeners about final distributions, invalidated wills, defendant's tax filings, scenarios about jurisdiction, and much more. Plus, we share some fun and surprising geography facts!Leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about stories in the news, trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.

Is a Video a Will? Luigi Mangione’s Inheritance, TikTok Ban, & Audience Questions

In this episode, we dive into some fascinating legal questions, including: - Can a selfie video actually count as a will? - The curious case of Luigi Mangione’s inheritance and the specific language in his grandmother’s will. - The potential TikTok ban and its legal implications. Plus, we answer some fantastic listener questions about judges, the court system, and more! Tune in for legal insights, engaging stories, and answers to your burning questions.
Leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about stories in the news, trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.

Trust Trouble: Sub-Trusts, Trustee Misconduct, and Lifetime Trusts

In this episode of Ask 2 Lawyers, we dive into key trust and estate topics, including sub-trusts, fraudulent concealment by trustees, and the challenges of terminating lifetime trusts. We also discuss formal accounting and asset inventory requirements, shedding light on how beneficiaries can protect their interests.
On a lighter note, we share why Stewart is remote this week—hint: it involves Cirrus jet training! Plus, we touch on a high-profile case making headlines: Rupert Murdoch’s trust planning and the future of Fox News. Tune in for insights, stories, and a closer look at the legal world.Leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.Want to learn more? Check out our library of videos and blog articles on our website: https://www.aldavlaw.comYou can reach Albertson & Davidson, LLP by phone toll free at 1-877-632-1738. Or by submitting a contact form on our website found at this link: https://www.aldavlaw.com/contact/Check out our books:Stand, Fight, Win: How to Stand Up, Fight Back, and Win Your Rightful Inheritance Available on Amazon using this link: http://tiny.cc/hy3ouzYour Lawsuit: Understanding the Scrapes, Scratches, and Indignities of the California Litigation Process From Start to Finish Available on Amazon using this link: http://tiny.cc/qy3ouz

Empowering Abused Beneficiaries: Listener FAQ and Insights

This week, we start with a Tom Girardi trial update. We move on to answer inquisitive questions from our listeners on representing themselves, tangible personal property, lawsuit settlement stories, conflicts of interest with family members, undue influence, and MUCH more!Leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between.As you may have seen, we’ve been covering several cases, so feel free to follow up on any of them below:- Vanderpump Rules- Reggie Bush v NCAA- Robbie Robertson’s Estate battle- Tom Girardi Wire FraudOpen to any new suggestions on what cases to cover. Looking forward to hearing from everyone!Want to learn more? Check out our library of videos and blog articles on our website: https://www.aldavlaw.comYou can reach Albertson & Davidson, LLP by phone toll free at 1-877-632-1738. Or by submitting a contact form on our website found at this link: https://www.aldavlaw.com/contact/Check out our books:Stand, Fight, Win: How to Stand Up, Fight Back, and Win Your Rightful Inheritance Available on Amazon using this link: http://tiny.cc/hy3ouzYour Lawsuit: Understanding the Scrapes, Scratches, and Indignities of the California Litigation Process From Start to Finish Available on Amazon using this link: http://tiny.cc/qy3ouz

Trust Litigation Unmasked: Surviving Lies, Chaos, and Delays in Court

This week, we answer inquisitive questions from our listeners on bad trustees, being a beneficiary, no-contest clauses, personal jurisdiction, and MUCH more!Later on, we move onto our structured agenda:- How to navigate the litigation process as a non-lawyer - Dealing with crazy arguments, made up facts, people lying, witnesses not saying the same thing they told you when testifying - Why is the process so intensive and how does that make the case drag out longer and become more expensive Leave us voicemail or send a text with your questions to the Ask 2 Lawyers hotline at 858-519-8220. Bring us any questions about trust litigation, probate court, contesting wills, or anything in between. As you may have seen, we’ve been covering several cases, so feel free to follow up on any of them below: - Vanderpump Rules - Reggie Bush v NCAA - Robbie Robertson’s Estate battle - Tom Girardi Wire Fraud Open to any new suggestions on what cases to cover. Looking forward to hearing from everyone!

Finding Your Advocate: Keys to Choosing a Great Lawyer

Today on Ask 2 Lawyers: Partners Keith A. Davidson and Stewart Albertson talk about how to choose an attorney, what key qualities to look for, and what questions to ask. In this episode we also get to some listener questions regarding trust contests, bad trustees, documents, war stories, and much more. Tune in!Thrown into the world of trust and estate litigation? Wondering where to go and how to pick the right attorney? Look no further than Ask 2 Lawyers.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Have questions related to fighting for your inheritance? California trust litigation attorneys Keith Davidson & Stewart Albertson answer common questions on their podcast, Ask 2 Lawyers.

Brief: Breaking Down Undue Influence

In this Ask 2 Lawyers Brief, partner Keith A. Davidson discusses the basics of undue influence. This complicated topic can become confusing without expert guidance and support.

Beyond the Will: Proving Undue Influence with Real-World Examples

This Friday on Ask 2 Lawyers: Partners Keith A. Davidson and Stewart Albertson talk about undue influence, how to prove a case, and tell stories of previous cases they've worked on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have questions related to fighting for your inheritance? California trust litigation attorneys Keith Davidson & Stewart Albertson answer common questions on their podcast, Ask 2 Lawyers.