After a loved one passes, you may want to challenge the will. Only certain individuals, however, have standing to do so.
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During the administration of a trust, a trustee owes a duty of loyalty. A breach of the duty of loyalty could lead to trust litigation.
Personal representatives may have to defend against a surviving spouse omitted under a will. Various types of written documentation can support your position.
Trustees have a duty to properly manage the assets of the trust. Failing to sell an asset when called for can create harm for the beneficiaries.
Abuse of a power of attorney could create harmful and lasting damage to your loved one’s estate. Understand the groups of people most vulnerable to this abuse.
If your spouse was omitted from a trust, you may want to pursue legal action. It is important to carefully consider all ramifications before doing so.
It is important for trust beneficiaries to understand how a trust is being administered. In some cases, you may need to petition the court for trustee removal.
If you expected that you would receive an inheritance and someone interfered, you may have legal rights. Your expectation must have been legitimate.
Taking over as successor trustee of a loved one’s trust is not a simple process. Incapacity may be determined in several different ways.
In most situations, the court does not supervise a trust administration. If you suspect a trustee is mentally incompetent, act quickly to protect the assets.