Trustee Mismanagement Legal Options

Summary

Trustees have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of beneficiaries. If a trustee mismanages a trust, beneficiaries can consider legal action. Trustees must be transparent and fair in their dealings. If legal costs are a concern, some attorneys may offer free consultations or work on a contingency basis. Consulting a local attorney can provide guidance on the best course of action.

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My brother and I have a trust he is the trustee he will only communicate with me through an attorney making communication to answer just a single question take weeks at times he has proposed disbursements and then once I accept them he changes it to a lower amount he also over exaggerates things like estimated income tax and Property Maintenance he is also taking personal property from the trust I am afraid if I hire an attorney it will cost me as much for the attorney as it will if I just take what he gives me
Hi ****! It sounds like you’re dealing with a challenging situation. Trustees have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.
Here are a few points to consider:
- Trustee Duties: They must be transparent and fair.
- Mismanagement: If your brother is mismanaging the trust, you might consider legal action.
- Attorney Fees: Some attorneys may work on a contingency basis or offer free consultations.
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Great, ****! I just need a little more information to connect you with the right lawyer.
Could you please provide your phone number?