Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Trusts
If the co Trustee is not cooperating by distributing to the beneficiaries the wishes of the decreased can the majority of the beneficiaries remove this Trustee as stated in the Living Trust.
Asked on 6/22/07, 8:35 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew
Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736
Re: Trusts
If there has been a breach of a fiduciary duty or the trustee has a conflict of interest between his duties and his self-interest, the Chancery Court can take action to protect the beneficiaries, including awarding damages against the co-trustee.
Answered on 6/22/07, 11:37 am
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Trusts
The answer to your question is fact-specific. You'd need a probate attorney to review the documents and the specific facts in the situation.
Answered on 6/22/07, 2:24 pm