Bad Trustees Newsletter
Protecting Families from Trust Disputes
⚖️ Protecting Families from Trust DisputesTrust Disputes -Protecting Families Trust disputes are...
The True Role of a Trustee
⚖️ The True Role of a TrusteeTrustee RolesThe word “trustee” carries an important responsibility:...
Protecting Families from Trust Disputes
Trust disputes are some of the most painful conflicts a family can face. They often pit siblings against each other, strain relationships, and drain resources. The sad part is that many disputes are avoidable.
The True Role of a Trustee
A trustee’s job is to follow the instructions in the trust document exactly as they were written by the person who created it. That means no favoritism, no shortcuts, and no self-interest.
Why Beneficiaries Deserve Transparency
Transparency is more than just a legal obligation — it’s a moral one. Beneficiaries are not asking for favors; they are asking for what was intended for them
Why a Bad Trustee Would Not Be Entitled to Trustee Fees
⚖️ Why a Bad Trustee Would Not be Entitled to Trustee Fees?Forfeiting Trustee FeesIf the Bad Trustee is facing potential surcharge and documented breaches of fiduciary duty, his claim to trustee fees is almost certainly dead in the water — and trying to push for them...
Why a Bad Trustee Attorney Might Settle Before Trial
If the Bad Trustee Attorney sees that the Good Trust Beneficiaires Attorney has clear, documented proof of the Bad Trustee’s lies — and those lies tie directly to measurable financial losses — there’s a strong chance he’ll push the Bad Trustee to settle before trial rather than risk.
⚖️ What Happens in a Probate Court Trial?
A probate court trial is a legal proceeding that occurs when there is a dispute over a deceased person’s estate—often about a will, inheritance rights, or the actions of an executor or trustee. It happens when the normal probate process can’t be resolved administratively and must go before a judge.
