{"id":5250,"date":"2026-10-27T04:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-attorney-coral-gables\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:10:13","slug":"trust-litigation-attorney-coral-gables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-attorney-coral-gables\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Litigation Attorney in Coral Gables, Florida"},"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 class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1171\" alt=\"Trust beneficiaries and their counsel review settlement agreements in a probate court hallway outside a hearing room.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trust-beneficiaries-and-their-counsel-review-settlement-agre-photo.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)\">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)\">Trust Disputes Need Clear Answers and a Steady Advocate<\/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 represents beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries in trust litigation from our Coral Gables office. Your free first consultation is confidential and carries 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. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/\">trust litigation attorney<\/a> in Coral Gables handles court disputes over what a trust says, whether it is valid, and whether a trustee acted properly. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. Deadlines in these cases can be short, so getting the facts to a lawyer early matters. Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What Trust Litigation Means in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation is a court case about a trust. It asks a judge to decide what the trust says, whether it is valid, or whether a trustee followed the law. In Florida, these claims arise under the Florida Trust Code, Chapter 736 of the Florida Statutes.<\/p>\n<p>Who usually needs this help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beneficiaries who suspect mismanagement or cannot get information about the trust<\/li>\n<li>Heirs and family members who dispute a trust or an amendment<\/li>\n<li>Trustees facing claims from beneficiaries<\/li>\n<li>Successor fiduciaries who inherit a dispute they did not start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disputes among beneficiaries, family members or creditors can lead to court involvement during estate administration. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0203.html\">circuit court<\/a> has original jurisdiction over proceedings under the Florida Trust Code. Because estate and trust matters often overlap, the right path depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables.<\/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 won&#x27;t provide an accounting or you doubt a trust amendment, reach out to Trust Counsel to book your strategy call. 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-female-lawyers-review-legal-documents-in-a-courtroom-hal-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two women in business attire review legal documents together at a courtroom table.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Trust Disputes the Firm Handles<\/h2>\n<p>Matters the firm handles involve a trust&#8217;s terms, its validity, or a trustee&#8217;s conduct. Common matter types include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breach of fiduciary duty claims against a trustee<\/li>\n<li>Demands for a trustee accounting<\/li>\n<li>Petitions to remove or replace a trustee<\/li>\n<li>Trust interpretation disputes<\/li>\n<li>Challenges to a trust or a trust amendment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A trustee must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed about the trust. An irrevocable trust&#8217;s trustee must also provide an accounting at least annually, 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>, unless the trustee is a family trust company, licensed family trust company, or foreign licensed family trust company, as defined in s. 662.111, in which case the trust terms may permit accounting only at termination of the trust, upon removal, resignation or other event ending the trustee&#8217;s service, or upon a qualified beneficiary&#8217;s demand. The court may order a trustee to account, as <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> provides.<\/p>\n<p>A disputed amendment raises a different question. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0406.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0406<\/a>, a trust or part of a trust procured by fraud, duress, mistake or undue influence is void. Reviewing the original instrument, drafts and the signing circumstances is central. Read more about forged trust amendments in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Some claims involve interference with an expected inheritance. Read more about tortious interference with inheritance in Florida. Breach claims often involve self-dealing, failure to account or mismanaged assets. See breach of fiduciary duty by a trustee in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also defends trustees and personal representatives against claims, not only people who bring them.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Trust Litigation Matter Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A matter usually moves from a consultation to document review, a demand, and then a court filing if needed. The typical path looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> Review the trust, any amendments, and the timeline of the dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Gather the trust instrument, accountings and records from the trustee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand.<\/strong> Send a letter asking the trustee or opposing party for records, an accounting or corrective action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> If needed, file a petition or complaint in the proper Florida court. Discovery, hearings, mediation or trial may follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates.<\/strong> Discuss options and decisions at each stage. No outcome can be promised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines come first. A contest of a trust that was revocable at the settlor&#8217;s death may be barred if not started within the earlier of the chapter 95 period or six months after the trustee sends the trust instrument and a required notice, 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>. A contest of the validity of a revocable trust, or of a partial revocation of one, cannot start until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death, 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>. If all of a revocable trust has been revoked, an action to contest the revocation may not be commenced until after the settlor&#8217;s death. This does not prohibit such action by the guardian of the property of an incapacitated settlor.<\/p>\n<p>Litigation can be slow and costly. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsc.org\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/document\/NCSC-Reimagining-Civil-Case-Management.pdf\">National Center for State Courts<\/a> notes that civil cases can involve high costs, procedural complexity and delay. It also notes that mediation and arbitration may resolve disputes more quickly. How long a matter takes turns on the parties, the records and the court&#8217;s calendar.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Trust Counsel for a Coral Gables Trust Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel is a Coral Gables firm that focuses on probate litigation, trust litigation, trust administration and fiduciary advice. Its only office is in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n<p>Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm itself does not serve as a fiduciary.<\/p>\n<p>The firm ties each dispute type to the Florida Trust Code section that governs it. That means the review starts with the statute and the facts in your file.<\/p>\n<p>Clients include local families, business owners with succession concerns, and high-net-worth domestic and foreign families. Trust disputes often connect to estate tax planning, asset protection, business succession and guardianship. When the facts call for it, the firm reviews those areas together with the dispute.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Clients Across South Florida<\/h2>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables. It serves clients across South Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Boca Raton.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in West Palm Beach.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Doral.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Kendall.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Pinecrest.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Key Biscayne.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Aventura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you call, name the county where the trust is administered and where key assets sit. Bring the trust instrument, any amendments, accountings you have received, and a timeline of key events.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Trust Litigation in Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a beneficiary challenge a trust in Florida?<\/summary><p>A beneficiary can ask a court to act when a trustee breaches a duty. A contest of a revocable trust generally must wait until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death, but the guardian of the property of an incapacitated settlor may bring such a contest earlier.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I am the trustee accused of wrongdoing?<\/summary><p>The firm advises and represents trustees who are defending claims. Florida requires a trustee to administer the trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries, 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>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a trustee be removed in Florida?<\/summary><p>A settlor, a cotrustee or a beneficiary may ask the court to remove a trustee. <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> lists the grounds on which the court may remove a trustee. They include a serious breach of trust, and the unfitness, unwillingness, or persistent failure of the trustee to administer the trust effectively where the court determines that removal of the trustee best serves the interests of the beneficiaries.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a personal representative (often called an executor)?<\/summary><p>A personal representative (often called an executor) handles a deceased person&#8217;s estate through probate. A trustee manages assets held in a trust. The right role and remedy turn on the documents.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the first consultation cost anything?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, 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>Will my dispute go to trial?<\/summary><p>Some disputes resolve before trial, while others need a court ruling. The path turns on the records, the parties and the court&#8217;s schedule.<\/p><\/details>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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-lawyer-in-a-white-suit-presents-a-case-confidently-during-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a white suit presents a case confidently during a courtroom session.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With a Coral Gables Trust Litigation Attorney About Your Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a trustee has refused an accounting, or a trust amendment looks wrong, book your strategy call with Trust Counsel now. Short deadlines can run after a trustee sends notice, so an early review helps.<\/p>\n<p>Book a strategy call, call (305) 707-7126, or schedule online at <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Trust Counsel&#8217;s contact page<\/a>.<\/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\">How Our Trust Litigation Practice Works<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the Trust Documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start by reading the trust instrument, amendments, accountings and correspondence so you understand what the documents actually say.<\/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\">Explain Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through the claims and defenses available in your situation, including what a court may be asked to decide, before you commit to any course of action.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Represent Your Interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a beneficiary, heir or fiduciary, the firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in court and in negotiations.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Clients Across South Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our office is in Coral Gables, and 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\">Keep Your Records Together<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save every trust document, amendment, account statement and written communication with the trustee or personal representative. Organized records help your attorney evaluate your dispute from the start.<\/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\">Schedule Online<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Schedule Online<\/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\">Trust Disputes We Handle<\/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\">Breach of Fiduciary Duty<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a trustee may have failed to act prudently, loyally or in line with the trust terms, beneficiaries can ask a court to step in and address the breach.<\/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 Accountings and Information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help beneficiaries obtain accountings and information about trust assets and transactions, and we help trustees meet their own reporting obligations.<\/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 Removal and Replacement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over whether a trustee should be removed or replaced require careful review of the trust terms, the trustee&#x27;s conduct and the court process involved.<\/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 Validity Issues<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise heirs and beneficiaries on challenges to a trust&#x27;s validity, including questions about capacity, undue influence and the trust&#x27;s terms.<\/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 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