{"id":1078,"date":"2026-10-15T08:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-139-105-30.nip.io\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:10:14","slug":"trust-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Litigation Attorney Serving Fort Lauderdale Clients | Trust Counsel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Beneficiaries and attorneys review settlement papers in a probate courthouse hallway outside a hearing room.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-attorneys-review-settlement-papers-in-a-pr-photo.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Litigation | Fort Lauderdale<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Litigation Attorney Serving Fort Lauderdale Clients<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Counsel, PL is a Coral Gables firm. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale. Outcomes depend on the trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Book a free strategy call<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Book a free strategy call<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Marenco \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n<h2>Trust Litigation Attorney: We Serve Clients in Fort Lauderdale<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation is a dispute about a trust, its trustee, its beneficiaries or the document that created it. Trust Counsel, PL is a Coral Gables firm whose lawyers advise and represent beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries in these matters. For Fort Lauderdale readers looking for a trust litigation law firm Fort Lauderdale residents can reach, this page explains the options. What happens next depends on the trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-lawyers-review-documents-with-a-concerned-client-across-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two lawyers review documents with a concerned client across a desk in a professional office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What trust litigation covers and who it serves<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation covers disputes that arise under a trust, either before a lawsuit or in court. It can involve accountings, distributions, a trustee&#8217;s conduct or the validity of the trust itself.<\/p>\n<p>A matter may begin with a letter asking for records or with a formal court filing. Many people first want to know what information they can request. The answer depends on the trust terms and Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>Beneficiaries, heirs, successor trustees, personal representatives and other fiduciaries may all consult the firm. Their rights and options depend on the governing instrument and Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. The firm does not serve as trustee or personal representative itself. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, and that individual role is separate from the firm&#8217;s advisory work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s lawyers may advise or represent clients, subject to the trust instrument and the facts of each case. No outcome is promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Common trust disputes the firm&#8217;s lawyers advise on<\/h2>\n<p>Disputes often center on information, conduct, validity, pay or control of the trust. Each one depends on the trust terms and Florida law.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accountings.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0813.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0813<\/a>, a trustee of an irrevocable trust must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed. The trustee must also provide a complete copy of the trust instrument on reasonable request. The statute has its own exceptions, so its reach depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accounting content.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.08135.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.08135<\/a>, a trust accounting must be a reasonably understandable report. It must show, among other items, compensation paid to the trustee and the trustee&#8217;s agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of duty.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1001<\/a>, a trustee&#8217;s violation of a duty owed to a beneficiary may be treated as a breach of trust, depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case. The court may then order remedies in its discretion. Whether a breach occurred depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loyalty.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0802<\/a>, a trustee must administer the trust solely in the beneficiaries&#8217; interests. The statute has exceptions, and the trust&#8217;s terms also matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validity.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0207<\/a>, the contestant has the burden of establishing the grounds for invalidity. A contest to a revocable trust&#8217;s validity may not start until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0706.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0706<\/a>, the settlor, a cotrustee or a beneficiary may ask the court to remove a trustee. The statute lists the grounds, and whether they apply depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compensation.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0708.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0708<\/a>, if a trust does not specify compensation, a trustee is entitled to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances. If the trust does specify it, the court may allow more or less in the situations the statute lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disputes can also arise between co-trustees or family members during administration. The path forward depends on the instrument and the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How a trust dispute may proceed<\/h2>\n<p>A trust dispute may move through intake, review and, if needed, court. The actual sequence depends on the trust, the law and the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> A confidential review of the trust, any amendments, prior accountings and letters or emails between the parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analysis.<\/strong> The lawyers review the governing instrument and applicable Florida law. They then discuss possible options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-suit steps.<\/strong> Letters or negotiation may be used where the facts and the instrument support them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court.<\/strong> If needed, a filing follows. Keep a written record of every request you make and when you made it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1008.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1008<\/a>, claims for breach of trust may be barred as provided in chapter 95 for matters adequately disclosed in a trust disclosure document. The period begins on receipt of adequate disclosure. A written limitation notice may refer to a 6-month period. Whether a notice applies depends on its wording and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>The number of parties, the records available and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2483752\/file\/12.%20L.%20Summary%20of%20Testimony%20from%20Representatives%20of%20High-performing%20Florida%20Counties%20and%20Experts%20from%20Other%20States%20-%20Accessible.pdf\">court&#8217;s calendar<\/a> may all affect timing. No timeline is fixed in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Fort Lauderdale clients from the Coral Gables office<\/h2>\n<p>We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale. The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Lauderdale residents can reach the firm by phone at (305) 707-7126 or through the online scheduling page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers may advise or represent clients in Florida matters, subject to the trust instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>If a matter will be referred to another lawyer or law firm, the firm will tell you. Ask at the start about where the matter will be handled and by whom.<\/p>\n<h2>How fees are agreed and what the free consultation covers<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are agreed between the client and the attorney according to the scope of work.<\/p>\n<p>Filing fees and other third-party costs may also apply. Ask the attorney what the fee covers and what it leaves out before you agree to anything.<\/p>\n<p>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue. Responsible lawyer: Leslie V. Marenco. Office location: Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>A trustee&#8217;s pay depends on the trust terms, the statute and any court order. The facts of your case will shape how those sources apply.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why reviewing a trust dispute with Trust Counsel<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel focuses on trust, estate and fiduciary matters from its Coral Gables office. Leslie V. Marenco is the attorney responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The practice has support staff who help with document organization and scheduling. Those tasks make the review of records more orderly for both the client and the attorney.<\/p>\n<p>A professional fiduciary may bring organized administration and record-keeping to a matter. Whether that helps depends on the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>No results are promised. Each matter turns on its own documents and facts. Trust Counsel is a trust litigation law firm Fort Lauderdale clients can contact to review a specific situation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bald-lawyer-sits-at-a-desk-with-legal-documents-beside-a-jus-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Bald lawyer sits at a desk with legal documents beside a Justice statue in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions before you call<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is the first consultation free?<\/strong> Yes. The initial consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a lawsuit to get advice?<\/strong> Not always. Your options depend on the trust instrument, Florida law and the facts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a beneficiary ask for a copy of the trust?<\/strong> Possibly. Whether a trustee must provide a copy of the trust on request depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the firm serve as my trustee?<\/strong> No. The firm does not serve in that role. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does a trust dispute take?<\/strong> Timing depends on the facts, court schedules and the parties&#8217; positions.<\/p>\n<p>If a trustee has stopped sending accountings or a distribution has you questioning the trust, call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule your free initial consultation<\/a> to talk through your options.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Trust Counsel, PL, 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 802, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to do so.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiary and heir matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The options available depend on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust document review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How it applies depends on the terms of the instrument and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for fiduciaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those responsibilities depend on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law. Trust Counsel&#x27;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One office, in Coral Gables<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our only office is in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale and other South Florida communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Every trust dispute is different<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case all shape what can be done. No result can be promised or predicted from general information.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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trustee&#x27;s records, reporting or decisions, evaluated under the trust instrument, Florida law and the facts of the case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiary concerns<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions a beneficiary or heir may have about distributions or administration, with options that depend on the trust terms and the facts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color 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