The trust administration process begins with some triggering event, such as incapacity or death. Even with proper estate planning, there are certain formalities that must be completed along the way.
Trust Administration
Our firm represents Trustees and Beneficiaries in Trust Administration and execution:
- We provide trustees assistance in all aspects of the Trust Administration process including: statutory notices, marshalling and liquidating assets, preparation of trust accountings, and follow-through to the final distributions.
- For clients who are beneficiaries, we ensure that that the executor of an estate or trustee of a Trust is properly performing his or her legal duties.
Trust Litigation
If the need arises for litigation, we represent Beneficiaries, Trustees, and Creditors in the following capacities:
- Beneficiaries who are not receiving the distribution to which they are entitled, have not received an accounting, or where there is a breach of fiduciary duty.
- Trustees who need assistance distributing a Trust, providing an accounting to a beneficiary and other requirements
- Creditors of decedent estates to pursue a creditor claim