What Happens If a Trustee Mishandles Trust Assets? | Avoid a Shakedown
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Elder Abuse ➡️ Changed Documents ➡️ Disinheritance
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(00:00) Intro - Trustee administration challenges
(00:36) Role of fiduciary relationship
(01:12) Common trustee mistakes
(01:52) Failure to transfer assets into irrevocable trust
(02:18) Trust asset mismanagement examples
(02:46) Recordkeeping, accountings for trust
(02:57) Hackard Law’s approach for beneficiaries
(03:28) Hackard Law CA counties practice focus
(03:41) Call Hackard Law: 916-313-3030
Trust administration can be challenging. Layperson trustees are not really trained for the tasks. And, professional fiduciaries can occasionally go off track. Lack of transparency is an ignition switch for controversy. Controversy that can flame into expensive and emotional trust litigation. So, is it a good thing to avoid litigation?
Unquestionably. With this in mind, I'll share some things that were catalysts for estate and trust disputes that we've litigated.
The seeds of controversy include a misunderstanding of the trustee-beneficiary relationship. The relationship is a fiduciary relationship. That is to say that the trustee, the fiduciary, has the duty to act for the benefit of the beneficiary within the scope of the trust relationship. The trustee should not profit at the expense of the beneficiary.
The trustee holds property, both real and personal, for the benefit of the beneficiaries.
So, how do things go sideways? Some trustees lack recordkeeping that identifies income and payments made to a trust. This recordkeeping should include receipts. The lack of a proper accounting from a prior trustee can be more than troubling. In mishandled trusts, it is not unusual to discover that property or income taxes have not been paid...
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Michael Hackard brings over five decades of trusted experience in trust and estate litigation, forming the foundation for Hackard Law’s dedicated representation of beneficiaries and heirs throughout Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles. What Happens If a Trustee Mishandles Trust Assets? | Avoid a Shakedown discusses the critical importance of trustee accountability and transparency to protect beneficiaries' interests. It emphasizes how trustee neglect, poor recordkeeping, and mishandling of trust assets can lead to significant financial losses and complicated disputes.
Hackard Law’s seasoned team understands how disputes may arise from misunderstandings of the trustee-beneficiary relationship and lapses in fiduciary duties. They are committed to defending clients against mismanagement, improper asset handling, and breaches of trust terms. The firm pursues judicial intervention when necessary to hold wrongful trustees financially accountable, offering vigilant advocacy for families hurt by trustee misconduct.
Beyond its main offices serving Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, Hackard Law also represents clients spanning Santa Clara, San Jose, Silicon Valley, San Mateo, Orange County, and San Diego. The firm’s reach across these important California communities ensures those facing trust disputes and elder financial abuse have strong legal support no matter where they are located.
If you suspect a trustee has mishandled trust assets or your inheritance rights are at risk, Hackard Law offers attentive representation focused on safeguarding your family’s legacy. Contact Hackard Law at 916-313-3030 or visit hackardlaw.com today for experienced assistance with California trust litigation.
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