Trust Litigation

PROVIDING LEGAL COUNSEL IN A TRUST DISPUTE

People often create trusts to avoid dealing with probate and keep a family’s affairs out of the public record. Despite this, concerns about a trustee’s possible wrongdoing or the trust document itself can serve as the basis for civil lawsuits in probate court. If you are a party to such a dispute, you need experienced and professional legal representation.

Mazza + Niro can provide the legal counsel and services required to pursue one’s interests in a trust dispute. Our Scottsdale trust litigation attorneys can represent trustees who have been accused of engaging in wrongdoing as well as beneficiaries who need to hold trustees accountable for acting improperly with the trust’s assets.

We are also capable of representing any party who needs to take legal action with regard to the trust document itself.

IS TRUST LITIGATION NECESSARY?

There are several reasons for which trust litigation may become necessary. Most, however, are the result of allegations that a trustee has breached his or her fiduciary duty or because there are validity challenges to the trust.

The following are common legal actions that are brought against trustees:

  • Compelling Trustees to Account
  • Removal of Trustees
  • Obtaining Trust Information
  • Compel Return of Property to Trust
  • Misappropriation of Trust Assets
  • Failure to Prudently Manage the Trust

Trust validity challenges are commonly sought through the following legal actions:

  • Modification of Trust by Consent of the Beneficiaries
  • Modification or Termination for Changed Circumstances
  • Disposition of Trust Property on Termination
  • Invalidate a Trust Amendment on Forgery and Undue Influence

Do you need professional legal representation for a trust dispute? Call Mazza + Niro PLC today at 602-900-1854 or contact us online to speak with our Scottsdale trust litigation attorney!