I’m a Trustee with Beneficiary Problems; Will the Trust Pay for My Legal Representation?
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I’m a Trustee with Beneficiary Problems; Will the Trust Pay for My Legal Representation?

ByKevin Walsh, Esq

Being a trustee can be a thankless job. Sometimes a disgruntled  beneficary can make life for the trustee stressful. Troublesome beneficiaries often demand early payment, insist they are entitled to more, or accuse a trustee of something improper. Like divorce cases, when it comes to the family estate, some trust beneficiaries will take a hostile position against the trustee, sometimes motivated by preexisting family discord. While the beneficiary may or may not have a legitimate…

The Snail-Paced Trustee; Ten Quick Tips on How to Handle Delayed Distribution of Trust Assets

The Snail-Paced Trustee; Ten Quick Tips on How to Handle Delayed Distribution of Trust Assets

ByKevin Walsh, Esq

Living trusts are a popular way to keep the family estate out of an expensive and time consuming probate. These estate planning tools allow the successor trustee to step in and administer the trust estate immediately upon the death or incapacity of the original trustee. But what happens when the successor trustee is not communicating with beneficiaries or distributing the estate? Below are ten tips for the beneficiary confronted by the problem of the trustee…

MIXED STYLE LITIGATION – THE SHAPE OF WATER

MIXED STYLE LITIGATION – THE SHAPE OF WATER

ByKevin Walsh, Esq

Like the Mixed Martial Arts arena, the courtroom has rules and a referee. The judge is there to ensure a fair fight and the contestants can be penalized or ejected for violating the rules. Usually, the better prepared and trained competitor who can successfully deploy the right techniques at the right moment will win. The word “mixed” when used in reference to martial arts competition means a competitor can bring a wide range of styles…