Dispute Over the Appointment or Obligations of a Trustee
Trustees are in a very delicate position. On the one hand, they want to fulfill their charge from the grantor of a trust. On the other hand, they are responsible to the beneficiaries and are subject to their whims and frustrations.
A beneficiary, or group of beneficiaries, may sue to have a trustee removed from his or her position because they disagree with the way the will or trust is being handled. The beneficiary may feel that the wrong family member or friend was appointed to handle a decedent's remaining affairs. The trustee may be accused of not filing the correct reports and doing a poor job of keeping track of payments or not paying out enough at the right times. Perhaps because of where the trustee is living, the beneficiary may feel that it is inappropriate for a person living so far away to have control over his or her money or property. Having a competent probate lawyer on your side is a necessity.
Michigan Trust Lawsuit Lawyers
We handle litigation for the removal of a trustee in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding communities in these and other situations:
- Estate fraud
- Determination of family rights
- Determination of heirs
- Alleged breach of a fiduciary duty by a trustee
- Questions about the sale of an estate or trust assets
- Disinheritance disputes
Our attorneys are very skilled at interpreting probate and trust law. They know how to file petitions and respond to complaints from the beneficiaries. The complexities of this area are best handled by a professional litigator who understands the probate court system and can guide you through the process. Sending your contested trust documents to us before a consultation will give us a better understanding of your situation and allow us to be prepared to help.
Contact Us
If you are a trustee who is facing removal from your trust guardianship contact Kuiper Orlebeke. Our office is conveniently located next to the Amway Hotel and Rosa Parks Circle. To contact an attorney, call 616.454.3700 or 866.719.4654.
