A fiduciary assumes the duty of acting in the best interests of another person. But this responsibility is violated when the fiduciary acts solely in their own interest. This self-dealing can lead to trust contests and other estate lawsuits. Self-dealing explained...

Many people set up revocable living trusts to provide themselves with an opportunity to control the fate of their properties and to help their loved ones avoid probate upon their death. Assets that may go into the name of the trust include homes, accounts and even...