Suing An Estate Executor For Child Support In Riverside
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If an executor does not do their job the right way, the beneficiaries of the Will can potentially sue for “breach of fiduciary duty”. In that instance, the executor can be held personally liable to all of the beneficiaries under the Will.
An heir or beneficiary who thinks the executor is not doing as the will directs or is not acting in the interest of the estate has the right to appeal to the probate court.
Proving Executor Misconduct Pull the bank statements, transaction records, and communication logs. Beneficiaries or others involved in the probate process can provide detailed accounts of the executor's actions. You need a sharp attorney to gather evidence, file the motions, and fight for your interests.
If the executor fails to meet their legal obligations, a beneficiary can sue them for breach of fiduciary duty. If there are multiple beneficiaries, all must agree on whether to sue an executor.
An heir or beneficiary who thinks the executor is not doing as the will directs or is not acting in the interest of the estate has the right to appeal to the probate court.
The Executor is normally nominated in the Will but it is the court who formally appoints the Executor after a noticed hearing. See our article on Probate. 2. If no Executor is nominated in the Will, the court appoints an “Administrator” who performs the same function, usually a relative.
To accuse another individual of being in contempt of family court in California, the accusing party must file an Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt form. This form is mandatory to file allegations of contempt of court.
Failure to follow a child support order can have negative legal consequences. If a parent misses one or more child support payments, the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of that parent.
In family law cases, the contempt proceeding must be initiated by filing and serving Judicial Council Form FL-410 (Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt), along with an Affidavit of Facts Constituting Contempt (Form FL-411 or FL-412).
Probate cases in Riverside County are usually heard at the Riverside Historic Courthouse at 4050 Main Street.
