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Probate

Dec. 24, 2014

Heir's mother 'human again' after epic battle

Appellate justics are weighing removal of fiduciaries from the $330M Hughes Family Trust, created by late Herbalife founder Mark Hughes.


By Brian Cardile


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - In the world of California probate law, it was a rare decision - the removal of three fiduciaries from roles designated by a trust settlor - as such action requires extreme circumstances. Lending further to the matter's singularity: The trust in question was the $330 million Hughes Family Trust, created by late Herbalife founder Mark Hughes.


Hughes, shortly before he died in May 20...

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