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West Palm Beach Trust Litigation Attorneys

Protecting your interest in your trust

Trusts are established with specific intentions for the benefit of specific parties. Unfortunately, greed often gets in the way of the original intent of the trust creator’s purpose. At Kitroser, Lewis & Mighdoll, our West Palm Beach trust litigation attorneys protect beneficiary’s interests in their trusts. We are here for you whether the trustee has breached their duty to you, or another unintended beneficiary is attempting to encroach on a trust that is not theirs.

Common grounds for trust litigation

There are many different grounds for trust litigation in Florida. The grounds for litigation depend of the type of trust because different trusts have different fiduciary duties. The most common reasons our West Palm Beach trust litigation attorneys go to court include:

• Trustee distribution failures — Trustees bear the burden of needing to make proper and timely distributions to the beneficiaries. Failing to do so is a breach of fiduciary duty.
• Trustees taking too much compensation — Trustees are allowed to take compensation for performing their duties. Litigation often arises when accusations arise about how much compensation they trustee takes from the trust for their efforts.
• Not administering the trust properly — Trusts usually have very specific instructions about various elements. Trustees sometimes must interpret clauses as unexpected circumstances arise and litigation often follows.
• Acting out of accordance with the Florida trust code — The state of Florida has a body of law known as the Florida Trust Code. The code establishes the responsibilities a trustee has to stay in accordance with the law and not invalidate the trust.

Avoiding trust litigation in Florida

Litigation is expensive and time consuming. As a beneficiary, you do not want your assets to be entangled in litigation, and as a trustee, you just want to be able to peaceably perform your duties. Our West Palm Beach trust litigation attorneys find quick resolutions to potential trust issues. We work with opposing parties to protect your interests and minimize the unnecessary expense of litigation.

Call today to speak with an experienced West Palm Beach trust litigation attorney

At Kitroser, Lewis & Mighdoll, our West Palm Beach trust litigation attorneys serve clients in Palm Beach and throughout South Florida. We are well-versed in trusts and estate planning and are committed to protecting your family’s financial interests. You can schedule an appointment by calling us at 561-721-0600, or contact us online.