The Law Office of Robert M.L. Baker III

Santa Monica Trust and Probate Litigation Attorney

Trusts are usually established in order to ensure funds are available for certain activities or needs. Trustees and administrators responsible for trusts are indemnified and protected from certain kinds of liability – but not from negligence and criminal wrongdoing. The law office of Robert M.L. Baker III investigates and uncovers acts of negligence and malfeasance in relation to trust administration and management. With over 9 years of experience as a trust and probate litigation lawyer, Mr. Baker understands how different kinds of trusts are structured, the financial issues and responsibilities involved, and how to identify suspicious or negligent activity.

If you suspect mismanagement of your trust, contact California trust and probate litigation attorney Robert M.L. Baker III. Our California office represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Encino, Marina Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, South Bay, Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks.

When Negligent Trust Management Leads to Loss

The law office of Robert M.L. Baker III represents clients in regard to the following issues related to trusts:

• Change of trusteeship
• Tax filing and disputes
• Audits and disclosures
• Fiduciary responsibility
• Irrevocable / revocable trusts terms

Transferring Trusteeship

Unfortunately, not all trusts are managed by professionals. As a result, not all trustees understand how to properly manage a trust. When a non-professional trustee passes away, the estate plan they were responsible for often falls apart. At the law office of Robert M.L. Baker III, we work closely with clients in helping them transfer trusteeship to an indemnified, competent professional. In cases where there is not possible and the trustee has passed away, our office pursues legal means for preserving an estate plan.

Be Informed – and Prepared

To learn more about what you can do in cases involving trust mismanagement or transfer of trusteeship, contact Santa Monica, California trust and probate litigation lawyer Robert M.L. Baker III today.