Trust and Estate Litigation with a client-focused approach

Many trust disputes are really inter-family disputes; after mom and dad pass away, you discover one of your family members, commonly a sibling, is appointed to serve as the trustee. In Texas, a trustee is a “Fiduciary”, which requires the trustee to put the beneficiaries’ interest before his own. In this capacity, the trustee owes beneficiaries certain duties, such as accounting, prudent investing, filing of tax returns, and the highest degree of loyalty. Sometimes trustees make mistakes that can be easily fixed, and other times they’ve gone past the point of no return and the beneficiaries have been harmed. For example, harm may have occurred if the trustee was self-dealing, committed fraud, or violated the distribution terms of the trust.

Trust litigation is often handled in a probate court, which is a different court system that hear most other civil matters. Probate courts have significant experience in handling estate and trust matters, and disputes can typically be resolved faster and with less expense than other civil matters. Dawson Law LLP® provides creative and practical problem-solving solutions, as well as useful insight into the process. With a client-centered approach, you can have confidence that the Firm will not only provide experienced legal counsel but will also listen to you and your concerns during this difficult time.