WERDEGAR, J.
In this action for an accounting, the beneficiaries of a private express trust seek to compel the trustee to disclose its privileged communications with attorneys. We conclude the trustee may assert the attorney-client privilege against the beneficiaries.
I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
William A. Couch established the Couch Living Trust in October 1991. He served as the sole trustee until his death in March 1992. At that time, William...
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