Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
On December 21 2010 I received Notification of Trustee of Administration of the Family Trust. dated April 11,2005.On the Trust documents I received there was an Amendment made on May 07,2007 which was questionably signed by my mother.there was changes made to the original trust concerning distributions .Originally my twin brother and I was the sole trust beneficiaries. Beneficiaries names was added and Co Trustee names was changed.Conditions of receiving my inheiritance was added like drug testings every 6 months for the rest of my life.I have never had drug problems during my life. I was partners with my father of a family business. An Alarm Company. I was the Qualifying Licensee for the company.My mother was not mentally capable to sign for changes on the family trust.My brother and I are very concerned of the Trustee of the Family Trust. My brother and I are constantly being lied to by the Trustee.. We do not trust the Trustees deceptive actions.My brothere and me was evicted from the family home without my mothers knowledge.The Trustee even filed a false change of address in my name.I have 6 comfirmed reports of mail tamperings. My brother and I would like to petition the removal of the Trustee from the courts.Or contest the amendment.
1 Answer from Attorneys
It probably would be best to petition for change in the trustee first, but then you end up with the alternative trustee [is that person acceptable]. Since there is a fair amount of money involved, it would be best to get the detailed personal advice of an attorney.