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Petition to Terminate a Trust in Orange County: What to Know

Petition to Terminate a Trust in Orange County: What to Know

October 17, 2026 rpbergman Leave a comment

A petition to terminate trust Orange County families are considering may be filed as an uncontested ex parte matter in Santa Clara County, regardless…

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Filed under: California estate planning, Ex Parte Petition, Orange County, Probate Code Section 15403, Probate Code Section 15409, santa clara county probate, trust modification, Trust Termination
Petition to Modify Irrevocable Trust in Orange County: The 2026 Guide

Petition to Modify Irrevocable Trust in Orange County: The 2026 Guide

September 22, 2026 rpbergman

Fixing an outdated estate plan shouldn’t require waiting nearly a year in a crowded courtroom. When filing a petition to modify irrevocable trust,…

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Filed under: California estate planning, Ex Parte Petition, irrevocable trust modification, Orange County probate, Probate Code Section 15403, Probate Code Section 15409, santa clara county probate, uncontested trust petition
Contra Costa County Trust Modification Lawyer: Fixing Your Broken Irrevocable Trust in 2026

Contra Costa County Trust Modification Lawyer: Fixing Your Broken Irrevocable Trust in 2026

September 20, 2026 rpbergman

Imagine you are reviewing a family trust in Martinez or Walnut Creek and realize the "unbreakable" terms are actually hurting your…

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Filed under: California estate planning, Contra Costa County, Ex Parte Petition, Fixed-Fee Legal Services, irrevocable trust, Probate Code Section 15403, Probate Code Section 15409, trust modification
  • The Irrevocable Trust Doctor – Robert P. Bergman, Attorney at Law
  • Trust Doctor Blog
  • The Problem – Outdated Trusts for Married Couples
  • The Problem – Lack of Powers of Appointment
  • The Problem – Older Trusts With No Asset Protection for Heirs
  • The Probate Code Solution
  • Fees and Costs
  • Contact Us
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