Bad Trustees Newsletter

Protecting Families from Trust Disputes

by Bad Trustees | August 31, 2025 | Beneficiary | 0 Comments

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

by Bad Trustees | August 31, 2025 | Beneficiary | 0 Comments

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

by Bad Trustees | August 31, 2025 | Beneficiary | 0 Comments

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

by Bad Trustees | August 16, 2025 | Liability, Trustee | 0 Comments

⚖️ 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

by Bad Trustees | August 16, 2025 | Trust Attorney | 0 Comments

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?

by Bad Trustees | May 31, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee | 0 Comments

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.

Why Beneficiaries Deserve Transparency

Aug 31, 2025 | Beneficiary

⚖️ Why Beneficiaries Deserve TransparencyBeneficiaries Deserve TransparencyWhen someone creates a...

Why a Bad Trustee Would Not Be Entitled to Trustee Fees

Aug 16, 2025 | Liability, Trustee

⚖️ Why a Bad Trustee Would Not be Entitled to Trustee Fees?Forfeiting Trustee FeesIf the Bad...

Strategy on getting a trustee to settle before having to go to trial

May 18, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee

Here’s a playbook that usually gets reluctant trustees to the table— and makes trial their least attractive option.

Can a spouse be held liable for a lying trustee?

May 3, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee

Can a spouse be held liable for a lying trustee?Spouse Liability for Bad TrusteesYes, a spouse can potentially be held liable for the actions of a lying or fraudulent trustee—but it depends on several legal factors, and liability is not automatic. Here’s a breakdown:...

Can a trust attorney be held liable for a lying trustee?

Apr 11, 2025 | Liability, The Basics, Trustee

Generally, a trust attorney is not directly liable for a lying trustee, unless they actively participated in or assisted the trustee in breaching fiduciary duties or committing fraud.

Does a Bad Trustee ever really pay any consequences?

Apr 9, 2025 | The Basics, Trustee

Consequences a bad trustee faces can vary dramatically depending on the circumstances, the state laws involved, and the actions taken by the beneficiaries.

How is a family Trustee held accountable?

Apr 6, 2025 | Trustee

If a trustee fails to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, breaches their duty of loyalty, or engages in self-dealing, they may be liable for breach of fiduciary duty.

Description of a Narcissistic Trustee

Mar 28, 2025 | Trustee

A narcissistic trustee,someone entrusted with managing assets or affairs, would likely prioritize their own needs and desires above the interests of the beneficiaries, potentially exploiting their position for personal gain, and exhibiting traits like a sense of entitlement, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior.