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Filing Lawsuits Against Trustees In Texas
If you are having an issue with the trustee handling your assets, get in touch with Keith Morris today to discuss your options.
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“Ryan and team were very professional and empathetic regarding probating my sister’s estate.”
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“After my Mom passed away and her house was foreclosed on, Ryan of Conscious Dealz helped me get the excess funds from the foreclosure.”
He told me the amount I would receive at the beginning of the process. He also told me that I would never have to step inside of a court room, which I didn’t want to due to the complex challenges of probate court. Ryan and his team worked very hard for me.
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“Keith and his team were fantastic.”
Keith and his team were fantastic. We had heard horror stories of the probate process but our experience was fast and flawless with Keith. The loss of our loved one was very unexpected and the estate was complicated. Considering the circumstances I can honestly say it couldn’t have gone any better. I have already recommended Keith to others and will continue to.
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“He was responsive and found the right resources for us.”
He helped my family navigate a unique probate and trust process right at the end of the year.
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“He is aggressive in court room while remaining respectful and compassionate to other lawyers and his clients.”
Keith is one of the finest and technically proficient lawyers I have ever met.
- Jennifer
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“Whenever I had a question or concern, all I had to do was call or email Keith.”
Keith is very professional and was able to settle my family dispute.
- Susan
Filing Lawsuits Against Trustees In Texas
A Trustee is a legal representative and can be an individual or a body of persons. They are charged with holding and managing the assets of a beneficiary under the legal terms of the Texas Trust Code and the duties imposed by the instrument creating the Trust. Filing lawsuits against Trustees in Texas is based on their legal duty to act with the highest degree of responsibility, to act in good faith, to be fair dealing, to show loyalty to the beneficiaries wishes, to serve the best interests of their client and to remain in good standing while avoiding any conflict of interest. It is the Texas probate court’s opinion that Trustees should keep the activities of the Trust in complete confidence.
Trustee Lawsuits In A Texas Court
Simply put, a Trustee can not derive any advantage directly or indirectly from a Trust unless it is expressly stated. If it is found that a Trustee has violated their fiduciary responsibilities, a lawsuit can be brought against them to recover damages. In filing lawsuits against Trustees in Texas, the first step is to prove conclusively to the Texas probate courts that the defendant is liable for any misconduct alleged in the Complaint.
It must be shown in filing lawsuits against Trustees in Texas that the Trustee acted wrongly and that damages were suffered. Also, under Texas common law, culpability must be proven that it was the Trustee’s commission or omission that caused the harm. Texas courts allow beneficiaries to seek an accounting of the Trustee’s books and records which is a very beneficial part of their lawsuit.
Filing lawsuits against Trustees in Texas requires the expert experience of a fiduciary litigation lawyer. Probate law can be a complicated set of court proceeding components. The legal paperwork and the time frame needed to meet each filing requirement are best handled by a probate attorney. Trustees who are found to have deliberately mismanaged their Trust’s assets can be liable in the return of whatever form the assets were under or they will be found guilty under a wrongful act law. Plaintiffs in filing lawsuits against Trustees in a Texas court, can also claim mental anguish in a breach of fiduciary duty.
Call Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law at (346) 384-8768 in Houston and (817) 532-6797 in Fort Worth today to discuss your probate issue, including estate planning, setting up trusts, or filing lawsuits for trust mismanagement.
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