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Probate

Sep. 21, 2021

Bill still gives fiduciaries unfettered power to exploit probate litigants

We assume that we have “equal protection under the law” but this is not true. We assume that the California Legislature will pass laws that protect our constitutional rights, due process and our civil rights. While it is encouraging to see new legislation, like Assembly Bill 1194, restricting fiduciaries’ unfettered power in the court, there remains much to be desired as far as the protection of any individual coming before the probate court.

Sherry Lund

Probate Reform Advocate

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We assume that we have "equal protection under the law" but this is not true. We assume that the California Legislature will pass laws that protect our constitutional rights, due process and our civil rights. While it is encouraging to see new legislation, like Assembly Bill 1194, restricting fiduciaries' unfettered power in the court, there remains much to be desired as far as the protection of any individual coming before the probate court.

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