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What Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit?

Updated on: 06/23/2025

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation that one party has to another to act in their best interests. This duty is typically seen [...]

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation that one party has to another to act in their best interests. This duty is typically seen […]

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Is Breach of Fiduciary Duty a Crime in Florida?

Updated on: 11/20/2024

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a “fiduciary,” such as the personal representative of an estate, a trustee, or a guardian, fails to [...]

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a “fiduciary,” such as the personal representative of an estate, a trustee, or a guardian, fails to […]

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What To Do If an Executor Is Not Communicating With Beneficiaries?

Updated on: 06/04/2025

Executive summary  Introduction  If an executor is not communicating with beneficiaries, it can lead to trouble. An executor is responsible for carefully managing an [...]

Executive summary  Introduction  If an executor is not communicating with beneficiaries, it can lead to trouble. An executor is responsible for carefully managing an […]

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How Do You Prove Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

Updated on: 11/20/2024

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation for a person in a position of trust and confidence, like a trustee or the executor of [...]

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation for a person in a position of trust and confidence, like a trustee or the executor of […]

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Can Trustees Be Held Personally Liable?

Updated on: 06/23/2025

Yes, trustees can be held personally liable for losses sustained by the trust if they are found to be in breach of their fiduciary [...]

Yes, trustees can be held personally liable for losses sustained by the trust if they are found to be in breach of their fiduciary […]

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The Fiduciary’s Guide to Conflict of Interest Claims

Updated on: 11/20/2024

Fiduciary conflict of interest claims are very common. Conflicts of interest can be a confusingly grey area for fiduciaries, especially when they are also [...]

Fiduciary conflict of interest claims are very common. Conflicts of interest can be a confusingly grey area for fiduciaries, especially when they are also […]

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