A fiduciary duty is the highest duty of care that can be held and owed to a person or entity. As a fiduciary, the person holding the duty must show extreme and unwavering loyalty to the pursuit of interests of another.
Breach of a fiduciary duty can occur when a fiduciary elevates their own interests, or an outside interest, above those of the trust, estate, or beneficiaries. A breach can also occur when a trustee fails to protect the interests of all beneficiaries of the entity.
Mr. Heyman can analyze the facts and circumstances surrounding a particular claim against a trustee or administrator. Mr. Heyman can fight for a trustee and show how the action or lack of action is in accord with the trustee’s fiduciary duty. Mr.
The loss of a loved one can be a devastating experience and is difficult to overcome. The loss is compounded when family members disagree about what should happen to a loved one’s property, or when they learn that he or she was financially exploited by a caregiver.
Here is a fact: My family lost our loved one far too early because of a contracted illness. Another fact is that before our loved one left us, he asked Dan to tell his story so others wouldn’t have to suffer in vain. Dan Brown took on this tremendous responsibility and has done so admirably.
When an individual passes away, they usually leave behind assets and liabilities in many different contexts. They also usually leave behind loved ones. The deceased may or may not have an estate plan including a will, trust, or other documents. Even when someone dies with a well-formulated estate plan, there can still be a probate dispute, ...
The estate and probate litigation attorneys at Longman & Van Grack have decades of experience in assisting clients with complex litigation related to estate matter s throughout Maryland and Washington DC. Each estate litigation attorney at Longman & Van Grack understands that probate disputes can be emotionally and financially difficult. Our Maryland and Washington DC probate litigation attorneys work to resolve these types of disputes as efficiently as possible.