Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My question concerns what courses of action are available to me in my present situation. Right now I've been waiting almost a year and half for the distribution of my father's estate. I am a beneficiary of 50% of everything. My brother, who is Trustee and supposed to be handling everything is withholding all information from me. I haven't been able to see any official accounting and there is no sign of distribution as of yet. And I just feel my brother is failing at his duties and is completely incompetent and unable to do said duties. I want to know what actions are available to me. Should I contact the probate court? Is there any course of action to take without hiring an attorney? Or do I simply need to hire an attorney to go after my brother and have him removed if possible or compelled to come forward with that which he is supposed to?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Hire an attorney to investigate and write a demand for an accounting.
A trust is usually created in order to avoid probate. I doubt he filled a probate and without the trust info he may have spent all assets. Get an atty. In Florida the statute required that you MUST have an atty.
You need information. You request it in writing. If not provided hire an attorney to assist you in getting it
You are obviously confused. Probate of a will and administration of a trust are 2 different things. Hire a lawyer. Good luck.
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