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What is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
A fiduciary duty is a responsibility an executor, administrator, personal representative, trustee, attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney or other agent has to act in the best interests of the principal or the beneficiaries of their estate and fulfill the principal’s wishes. A fiduciary breach occurs when a fiduciary fails to discharge one of their fiduciary obligations.
A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a fiduciary fails to act in the best interests of the party they represent, typically resulting in harm or loss. This breach can happen in various contexts, such as when an executor mismanages estate assets, a trustee misuses trust funds, or an agent acts contrary to a principal’s interests. Legal action can be taken against the fiduciary for damages, and establishing a breach of fiduciary duty is essential for holding responsible parties accountable for their actions.
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