Trust Litigation·Mar 15, 2026
The Handwritten Word That Changed Everything: What Trustees Need to Know About Reformation Petitions and No-Contest Clauses After Packard v. Packard
A professional fiduciary thought the 120-day contest deadline and a no-contest clause made the trust terms final. Then a reformation petition arrived — more than a year later. After Packard v. Packard, every trustee in California needs to understand why the fortress has a gate.
