Can beneficiary change or contest a trustee?
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Can beneficiary change or contest a trustee?
I was named as a beneficiary of a living trust and want to change trustee.
Asked on June 22, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Brad Micklin / The Micklin Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes but only if either (1) the trust provisions allow the beneficiary to change the trustee or (2) you can prove the current trustee violated his obligations and fiduciary duties to the trust.
You may want to speak with an attorney to better understand the trustee's obligations so you know whether there is compliance.
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