{"id":1284,"date":"2026-10-16T07:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-139-105-30.nip.io\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-kendall\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T08:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:36:18","slug":"trust-litigation-law-firm-kendall","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-kendall\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Litigation Attorney for Kendall Clients | Coral Gables"},"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=\"People stand in a probate court hallway reviewing documents outside a hearing room.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/people-stand-in-a-probate-court-hallway-reviewing-documents-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 | Kendall Clients | Coral Gables Office<\/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 Kendall Clients from Coral Gables<\/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 focuses on trust litigation for beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries. Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible lawyer for this page. 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\">Call (305) 707-7126 or schedule online<\/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\/\">Call (305) 707-7126 or schedule online<\/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 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Trust Litigation Attorney for Kendall Clients | Trust Counsel, PL<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation can refer to a dispute, raised in court or before a lawsuit, about a trust&#8217;s validity, its administration, or a trustee&#8217;s conduct, and how the term applies depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Trust Counsel, PL is a trusts and estates law firm with its only office in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Kendall. This page offers general information about trust matters in Florida. Outcomes depend 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\/a-professional-woman-in-a-business-suit-reviews-legal-docume-photo-11.jpg\" alt=\"A professional woman in a business suit reviews legal documents at a desk in her office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Trust Litigation Involves and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation may involve disputes about whether a trust is valid, what its terms mean, or how a trustee administers it, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case. The exact issues depend on the trust instrument and Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>The people who may face these questions include beneficiaries, heirs, co-trustees, and family members named in or affected by a trust. Some are simply trying to understand what the trust says.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case, a trust dispute may concern property held in a trust. A probate dispute may concern a will or an estate administered in probate court, depending on applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Whether a matter falls on one side or the other depends on the documents and the facts.<\/p>\n<p>The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, depending on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law. The firm itself does not serve as a fiduciary.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm, depending on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Matters Leslie V. Marenco May Advise On<\/h2>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco, the firm&#8217;s attorney, may advise or represent clients on several kinds of trust disputes, depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trust validity.<\/strong> In a contest, the contestant may bear the burden of establishing the grounds for invalidity, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case (<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>). Under Florida law, an action contesting the validity of a revocable trust generally cannot be commenced until the trust has become irrevocable, either by its own terms or upon the settlor&#8217;s death. How that timing rule applies depends on applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intent and meaning.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1101.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1101<\/a>, the settlor&#8217;s intent, as expressed in the trust&#8217;s terms, may guide the legal effect of the dispositions, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Questions about construing trust language may be brought to court under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0201<\/a>, depending on applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information and accountings.<\/strong> A trustee may have a duty to keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed and, upon reasonable request, may be required to provide a copy of the trust instrument, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case (<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>). An accounting may need to be a reasonably understandable report, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case (<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>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of trust.<\/strong> Whether a trustee&#8217;s violation of a duty owed to a beneficiary constitutes a breach of trust depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case, a court may order an accounting or may reduce or deny compensation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal.<\/strong> Depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case, a settlor, a cotrustee or a beneficiary may have standing to request that the court remove a trustee. Whether removal is available depends on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case; <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> addresses grounds for removal of a trustee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Trust Dispute May Proceed<\/h2>\n<p>A trust dispute may begin with a review of the documents, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case. The steps after that depend on the trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe the parties, the trust, and any notices you received. Depending on the matter, the lawyer may identify questions and possible deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Depending on the matter, the lawyer may review the trust, amendments, accountings, and related correspondence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options discussion.<\/strong> Options may include an information request, negotiation, or a nonjudicial settlement. Depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case, interested persons may enter a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, but only to the extent a court could approve its terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court filing, if needed.<\/strong> Under the Florida Trust Code, a judicial proceeding involving a trust is generally commenced by filing a complaint, subject to exceptions the code itself provides. How a particular proceeding begins can depend on applicable law and the facts of each case. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure govern it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0201<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> A matter may end through settlement or a court order. No particular result is promised or predicted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing can matter a great deal. 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>, a beneficiary may be barred from suing over an adequately disclosed matter unless the case starts within six months after receiving the disclosure or a limitation notice, whichever is later. Contest timing under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0604.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0604<\/a> has its own rules. How these apply depends on applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Readers Work With Trust Counsel, PL<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL is a trusts and estates law firm with one office, in Coral Gables. Leslie V. Marenco is the lawyer named for this practice. Office staff support the practice.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s areas include trust litigation, trust administration, estate planning, estate tax planning, business succession planning, asset protection, and guardianship. Readers can see how a trust matter may move from a contest to daily administration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plain explanations.<\/strong> This page describes general topics in everyday language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear roles.<\/strong> The firm advises and represents clients. It does not serve as a fiduciary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiduciary advising.<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/flofr.gov\/divisions-offices\/division-of-financial-institutions\/non-deposit-trust-companies\">professional fiduciary<\/a> may bring administration skills to a trust. The scope of that role depends on the trust instrument and applicable law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fees, Costs, and the Free First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work. The scope depends on the documents, the number of parties, and whether a matter resolves without court involvement.<\/p>\n<p>Costs such as court filing fees, service costs, and similar expenses may also apply. These depend on the matter. You can ask about them at your first meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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>Frequently Asked Questions About Trust Litigation in Kendall<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I challenge a trust in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. The answer depends on the trust instrument, the grounds raised, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I ask a trustee for an accounting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law may require a trustee to keep beneficiaries informed and provide accountings. What is owed depends on the trust terms and the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer for a small trust dispute?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That depends on the trust and the issues. Early review may help you understand your options, but it does not ensure any particular result.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the firm act as my trustee?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The firm does not serve as a fiduciary. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How are fees set?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-a-woman-signing-legal-documents-with-a-pen-in-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a woman signing legal documents with a pen in a bright office setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With a Coral Gables Trust Litigation Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>If a trustee has stopped sending statements, or a trust change has left your family confused, you can start by booking a conversation with our Coral Gables office. Call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a>. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Your options depend on the trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of your case.<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of the trust instrument<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiary and heir matters<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for fiduciaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. Duties depend on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Gables office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our only office is in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Kendall.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/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\">Timing matters in trust disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines and available remedies depend on applicable Florida law, the governing trust instrument and the facts of each case. Reviewing the documents early can help you understand your position, but no result is guaranteed.<\/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 to discuss your situation<\/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 to discuss your situation<\/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 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\">Challenges to a trust<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether a trust can be challenged depends on the grounds raised, the trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each 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\">Trustee conduct and accountings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerns about a trustee&#x27;s administration, distributions or accountings may be reviewed against the governing instrument and Florida law.<\/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 information rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a beneficiary may request from a trustee depends on the trust terms and applicable law.<\/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 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\">Advice for fiduciaries facing claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trustees and personal representatives may seek advice when a dispute is raised against them. Their obligations depend on the instrument and the law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Discuss your Kendall trust matter with a Coral Gables trust litigation attorney<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Call (305) 707-7126 or schedule online<\/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\/\">Call (305) 707-7126 or schedule online<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Trustee &amp; Personal Representative Advice in Kendall, FL<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-key-biscayne\/\">Trust Litigation Law Firm Key Biscayne<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-pinecrest\/\">Trust Litigation Law Firm Pinecrest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/what-not-to-tell-the-attorney\/\">What not to tell the attorney?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-administration-lawyer-fort-lauderdale\/\">Trust Administration Lawyer Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/can-i-set-up-my-own-trust-without-a-lawyer\/\">Can I set up my own trust without a lawyer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trust litigation for Kendall clients from our Coral Gables office. 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