Is Your Family Member's Trust Being Mishandled?
Trusts are complex tools that are frequently used along with, or in place of, wills. They can even be used to accomplish financial goals in the case of incapacity, as well as death. If used properly, they can be extremely beneficial. Unfortunately, they can also be mishandled in the same way that wills can be.
At the Reminger law firm, our lawyers can stand beside heirs in trust contests. We strive to set things right for beneficiaries in estate disputes. You can count on our experience to help you get the results you need.
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Call us at 1-866-673-5278 or send us an e-mail to schedule a free consultation about trust contests. Our attorneys are ready to listen to your concerns and tell you what we can do to resolve them.
Reasons for a Trust Contest
The complexity of certain types of trusts means that many things can go wrong, from handling tax issues to distributing the assets held by the trusts. Some examples of issues that lead to trust contests include:
- A trustee, the person in charge of the trust, uses it to meet their financial need first, rather than distributing assets according to the terms of the trust
- A family member is not issued trust payouts in a timely manner
- Someone who should have been included as a beneficiary of the trust has been removed due to undue influence exerted on the deceased by another family member
- A person who lacks capacity has been manipulated into executing a trust or amendment
We have the experience to get to the bottom of even the most complicated trust contest. We can help.
A Question of Interpretation
Not all trust contests are the result of wrongdoing on the part of a trustee or an heir. In many cases, these estate disputes are simply the result of a poorly constructed trust.
If the person who established the trust failed to do so properly, questions of interpretation could arise. One interpretation may benefit one heir, while a different interpretation might benefit another. This can lead to conflicts.
We know trust law inside and out. We know how to draft them and we know how to interpret them. You can turn to us. Our goal is to see that your loved one's wishes are appropriately carried out.
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Our team typically handles trust contests on an hourly basis. We can also consider handling cases on a contingency fee basis or making another alternative fee arrangement. We want to make our services work for you.
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