Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My parents passed away, left everything to their trust My brother, sister and I are co-trustees.My siblings are trying to cut me out of the trust based on this part "Office of trustee" Action by majority of trustees Any action taken by a majority of the trustees in office shall be binding on this trust and third parties may rely on such action.Signatures of a majority of the trustees shall be sufficient to transfer or encumber asets" "On another section of the trust it reads "Administration of trust estate - Remainder" "the trustee shall distribute the remainder of the trust estate equally to the three children".My brother sister and I They also want $500.00 left to their church. My parents leave their estate to all of us and a gift to their church but a majority can decide not to do that? Am I cut out?


Asked on 3/05/16, 11:11 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Without seeing the actual trust language no one will be able to give you an accurate or reliable answer to your question. The trust document will control your rights.

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Answered on 3/05/16, 1:13 pm
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

As mr Wagner said you must have the trust reviewed by an attorney

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Answered on 3/06/16, 5:24 am


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