Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona
Trust money for attorney fees
In AZ, can I use trust money to pay for an attorney or do I need to pay for the attorney with my money?
Asked on 2/03/09, 1:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Blum
Blum Law Office, PLC
Re: Trust money for attorney fees
The answer depends on what you are hiring the attorney for and what the trust documents say.
Answered on 2/03/09, 1:45 pm
Donald Scher
Donald T. Scher & Associates, P.C.
Re: Trust money for attorney fees
In general, the Trustee of a trust is entitled to hire an attorney to obtain legal counsel and advice regarding the administration of the trust and the trustee's authority, duties and obligations.
Most trust agreements provide for the trustee to have the authority to hire lawyers, accountants and others to help the trustee administer the trust business.
If there is any doubt, you can petition the probate court and seek approval to hire counsel.
Answered on 2/03/09, 2:14 pm
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