Introduction It is essential that the scope of fiduciary duties be understood as it pertains to individuals who have been appointed to act as a Trustee. The role of fiduciary has an old and valued place in our society and... Read more
TLD Law would like to congratulate our Senior Associate, Michael Hellbusch, Esq. who recently became a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) in U.S. private-sector law. The CIPP certification comes from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), which is the... Read more
A trust is inherently an investment vehicle and the trustee has a duty to invest all trust funds as soon as possible. In making such investments, the trustee is potentially subject to the broad prudent investor standard pertaining to trustees... Read more
This article looks at how you build an inheritance firewall to optimize wealth for your future generations to come. For many of us, our home is our most valuable asset. We save money to purchase our home and then we... Read more
During the entire month of October, TLD LAW donated over 330 toiletry and/or accessory items to Working Wardrobes. Last night we had the opportunity to participate in a "Dress for Success" event and work directly with their clients. TLD attorneys and... Read more
Anyone who is appointed and acts as Trustee may quickly learn that there is potential liability lurking around every corner.   Serving as a Trustee can be a thankless job. Here are some special problems that a Trustee should be aware... Read more
With everyone buying and selling on the internet, estate plans are now available for purchase online. Some are so cheap it makes going to see an estate planning attorney a joke. Why would you? Why would you pay more if... Read more
Four Key Legal Documents for Startups: Whether you are forming a business, bringing on investors, or negotiating capital structure with your partners… make sure you familiarize yourself with these four key legal documents. Read more
This section applies to probate litigation cases filed in Orange and Los Angeles counties. The timelines below are roughly the same for both counties, though Orange County does seem to move a bit more quickly than Los Angeles County. •          ... Read more
Litigation can be a long, difficult and emotional process. Probate litigation in particular, given the general fact that it is usually family members litigating against one another. It is useful to have an idea of what to expect at the... Read more
