At the Law Office of Brent N. Ventura, in Los Gatos, I bring more than 32 years of experience to individuals and families throughout Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Almaden Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hallmark of my practice is my commitment to personalized, attentive and responsive representation.
I return your phone calls and take all the necessary steps to keep you apprised of the status of your case, so that you can make informed decisions. Contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation.
Trusts and Estates Lawyer Serving the Santa Cruz Area
If you are considering creating a trust, I will work directly with you in face-to-face meetings to determine your estate planning goals. As an experienced Los Gatos trusts lawyer, I will promptly draft a trust custom-tailored to your needs and wishes for your estate.
I assist clients with all types of living trusts, including:
- Special needs trusts. This type of trust can help you provide for a child or loved one with special needs. This could include a disabled child, a child with a disorder, such as cerebral palsy, or an elderly parent in need of special care and treatment.
- Spendthrift provisions. A spendthrift provision within a trust gives a trustee full authority to make decisions regarding trust funds and spending. This can protect trust assets from a beneficiary's creditors.
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts. A trust can either be revocable, meaning that it can be amended or revoked, or it can be irrevocable. I can help you determine which type meets your needs and serves your interests.
Claims Against the Trust Estate and Litigation
I represent beneficiaries as well as trustees in claims against the trust estate and in trust litigation. I aggressively advocate on behalf of clients who believe a relative or other person in a close relationship with the creator of the trust unduly influenced the trust through duress, coercion or fraud.
I also provide skilled counsel to beneficiaries and trustees in breach of fiduciary duty actions. Every trustee has a fiduciary duty of loyalty and a duty to act in good faith when handling the trust. A breach of this duty can include:
- Fraud and embezzlement
- Self-dealing, excessive fees and theft
- Incompetence and mismanagement of funds
- Conflicts of interest
- Failure to distribute assets in a reasonable amount of time
For an experienced attorney in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Almaden Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains, contact me or call me at (408) 354-6725 to set up a free initial consultation. My offices are open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings by special appointment.
Law Office of Brent N. Ventura
236 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone: (408) 354-6725