What Is a Breach of Trust?
A trustee is a fiduciary, which means that they have a legal duty to act in the best interests of the trust’s beneficiaries. A “breach of trust” occurs when a trustee violates their fiduciary duties. In general, trustees have a duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, to manage the trust property […]
What Happens If You Violate a Trust?
If you are serving as a trustee of a trust, you have many essential duties to fulfill. One of these responsibilities is to uphold the terms of a trust. Another is to discharge your obligations under the law. If you violate the law or fail to uphold the terms of a trust in any way, […]
The Trustee’s Guide to Breach of Trust Claims
Trustees commonly face claims for breach of trust, misappropriation of trust funds, mismanagement, malfeasance, fraud, or breach of fiduciary duty. If you’ve been accused of breaching your fiduciary duties or misappropriating trust funds, contact an experienced trust litigation attorney as soon as possible. The sooner you begin working with a trust litigation attorney, the better […]