{"id":3744,"date":"2026-10-23T04:47:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/beneficiary-trust-litigation-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:38:03","slug":"beneficiary-trust-litigation-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/beneficiary-trust-litigation-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneficiary Trust Litigation Attorney Florida | 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-80 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 class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3742\" alt=\"An estate planning attorney&#x27;s desk with a completed will, power of attorney forms, and a living trust document beside a computer showing beneficiary\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-estate-planning-attorney-s-desk-with-a-completed-will-pow-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><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)\">Beneficiary Trust Litigation | Coral Gables, Florida<\/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)\">Beneficiary Trust Litigation Help in Florida, Based in 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 concentrates in trust litigation for beneficiaries and heirs who have questions about a trust, its accountings or a trustee&#x27;s conduct. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">By Leslie V.<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A beneficiary <a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/\">trust litigation attorney<\/a> in Florida helps beneficiaries and heirs enforce their rights when a trust or estate is not handled correctly. Trust litigation for beneficiaries means pressing a claim against a trustee or other fiduciary. Matters of this kind may start with a written demand and, in some cases, move to a Florida court. Trust Counsel, PL is a Coral Gables firm that focuses on trust and estate disputes. This page explains what that work covers, how Florida law frames a claim, and what to gather before you call.<\/p>\n<h2>What Trust Litigation for Beneficiaries and Heirs Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation for beneficiaries and heirs covers disputes over your rights under a trust or estate, or over how a fiduciary handles that property.<\/p>\n<p>This work fits people such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Named beneficiaries who receive income or assets under a trust<\/li>\n<li>Remainder beneficiaries who take what is left when the trust ends<\/li>\n<li>Heirs who inherit when there is no valid will<\/li>\n<li>Family members whose share depends on a trust&#8217;s exact terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Representing a beneficiary and advising a fiduciary are different roles. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm itself does not serve in those roles.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Doral, Kendall, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne and Aventura.<\/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\">If a trustee has stopped answering your requests for an accounting, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our Coral Gables attorneys can talk it through with you. 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-neat-office-desk-with-binders-papers-and-a-coffee-mug-arra-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A neat office desk with binders, papers, and coffee mugs arranged in a professional workspace.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Disputes Beneficiaries and Heirs Bring to the Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Beneficiary disputes can start with missing information or a payment that does not match the trust.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requests for a copy of the trust or accountings the trustee has not provided<\/li>\n<li>Suspected self-dealing, unexplained losses, or a trustee who ignores the trust&#8217;s terms<\/li>\n<li>Removal of a trustee, or a demand that a personal representative account for estate property<\/li>\n<li>Challenges to a trust&#8217;s validity, its amendments, or how it was signed<\/li>\n<li>Disagreement over what trust language means or how assets should be divided<\/li>\n<li>Distributions that arrived late, too small, or too large<\/li>\n<li>Matters involving a missing or lost trust document<\/li>\n<li>Disputes with family members, or with trust assets held in more than one country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disputes among beneficiaries, family members or creditors can bring a court into estate administration, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/inheritance-and-estate-settlement-when-will-i-get-my-money\/\">ACTEC&#8217;s probate explanation<\/a> describes. The firm&#8217;s trust litigation and fiduciary litigation pages cover related matters in more detail.<\/p>\n<h2>How Florida Law Frames a Beneficiary&#8217;s Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s Trust Code, in Chapter 736 of the Florida Statutes, requires a trustee to administer the trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information and accountings.<\/strong> A trustee must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed, as <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> provides. On reasonable request, a qualified beneficiary can get a complete copy of the trust instrument, but while a trust is revocable the trustee&#8217;s duties under this section extend only to the settlor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loyalty.<\/strong> A trustee must administer the trust solely in the beneficiaries&#8217; interests, 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 transaction affected by a conflict of interest may be voidable by an affected beneficiary. <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> reads: &#8220;(2) Subject to the rights of persons dealing with or assisting the trustee as provided in s. 736.1016, a sale, encumbrance, or other transaction involving the investment or management of trust property entered into by the trustee for the trustee\u2019s own personal account or which is otherwise affected by a conflict between the trustee\u2019s fiduciary and personal interests is voidable by a beneficiary affected by the transaction unless: (a) The transaction was authorized by the terms of the trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Removal is possible for reasons such as a serious breach of trust, 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>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal representatives and heirs.<\/strong> Without a valid will, the part of an estate not passing to a surviving spouse goes first to descendants, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0732\/Sections\/0732.103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 732.103<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A typical matter moves from a first consultation to document review, a written request, negotiation and, if needed, a court filing.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe what happened, and the attorneys ask about the documents you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The attorneys review the trust, amendments, accountings and distribution records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written request or demand.<\/strong> Where appropriate, a letter asks the trustee for accountings or information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or mediation.<\/strong> Some disputes settle without a contested hearing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court filing.<\/strong> If earlier steps do not resolve the matter, the claim moves to the right Florida court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the complexity of the dispute, the court&#8217;s schedule, and how cooperative the other side is. Writing down key dates early keeps the timeline clear.<\/p>\n<h2>Documents to Gather Before Your First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring the trust, every amendment you have, and any statement or notice from the trustee or personal representative.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The full trust agreement, plus every amendment, restatement or codicil<\/li>\n<li>The will and death certificate, if you have them<\/li>\n<li>A list of the trust or estate assets you know about<\/li>\n<li>Account statements, accountings, tax returns and distribution or payment records<\/li>\n<li>Letters, emails or notices, including any refusal to provide information<\/li>\n<li>A short timeline: the date of death, each distribution, and the date you first raised a concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep originals and envelopes, because notice dates matter. Waiting to ask for records can cost time, because deadlines that apply to a trust or estate matter may already be running. At the consultation, the attorneys will tell you which documents matter most for your situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Trust Counsel, PL on Beneficiary Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trust and estate disputes from one office in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in Florida trust administration matters.<\/p>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible attorney for this page. Tanya Vega is also a lawyer at the firm, which has support staff. The firm does not serve as trustee or personal representative, but its attorneys can serve individually in those roles.<\/p>\n<p>Your matter may be referred to another lawyer or law firm, and the firm will tell you if that is the 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><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 Beneficiary Trust Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I ask a trustee for a copy of the trust and its accountings?<\/summary><p>Yes. On reasonable request, a qualified beneficiary can get a complete copy of the trust instrument. <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> requires a trustee, upon reasonable request, to give a qualified beneficiary a complete copy of the trust instrument. It also requires a trustee of an irrevocable trust to provide a trust accounting to each qualified beneficiary at least annually and on termination of the trust or on change of the trustee. A qualified beneficiary may waive that accounting in writing, and where a family trust company is trustee, the trust terms may limit accountings to termination, the trustee ceasing to serve, or a qualified beneficiary&#8217;s demand.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to file a lawsuit to protect my rights?<\/summary><p>A written request or demand often comes first, but some protective steps, such as removal petitions or time-limited challenges, require a court filing and may have deadlines. Statutory deadlines can run, so early advice matters.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a trustee be removed?<\/summary><p>Yes, a court may remove a trustee for reasons such as a serious breach of trust. Whether removal is granted depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the trust was amended before the person died?<\/summary><p>Challenges turn on the documents and the circumstances.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The firm offers a free first consultation that is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if there is no will?<\/summary><p>Florida law sends an intestate estate&#8217;s remaining property to descendants first, and to parents only if there are no descendants. A review of the facts is the next step.<\/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\/attorney-meets-with-clients-in-a-modern-coral-gables-office-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Attorney meets with clients in a modern Coral Gables office during a serious case discussion.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Attorneys About Your Trust Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a trustee has stopped answering your requests for an accounting, or a distribution does not match the trust, call Trust Counsel, PL at (305) 707-7126. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a> at a time that suits you.<\/p>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible attorney for this page. Trust Counsel, PL is located in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why beneficiaries bring their trust concerns to Trust Counsel<\/h2>\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 documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the trust instrument, accountings and correspondence with you so you understand what has been provided and what is still missing.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One office, in Coral Gables<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Counsel, PL&#x27;s office is in Coral Gables, Florida. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Doral, Kendall, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne and Aventura.<\/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\">Review before you sign<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you sign a receipt, release, refund agreement or settlement related to a trust or estate, have an attorney review the trust instrument and the trust accounting first.<\/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\">Book a free strategy call<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button 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>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common beneficiary trust matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide 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\">Requests for trust information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about a trust instrument, trust accountings or how a trustee is managing trust property.<\/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\">Concerns about a trustee&#x27;s conduct<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situations where a beneficiary believes a trustee has not followed the trust terms or has mismanaged assets.<\/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\">Disputes over distributions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements about how trust assets are being divided, timed or charged against a beneficiary&#x27;s share.<\/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\">Trust contests and related disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Litigation over the validity or interpretation of a trust and the rights of the people named in it.<\/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\">Talk with Trust Counsel about your trust. Call (305) 707-7126 or schedule online. 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