Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

living trusts in florida

My husband's sister is the trustee of his late mother's living trusts. My spouse was left 50 percent of the assets excluding the house and contents.

Are there protections in Florida to make sure that she is not using trust assets ti renovate the houe. He is refusing to communicate with us


Asked on 7/17/07, 12:31 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: living trusts in florida

Yes. If the trustee is refusing to communicate, you should get an attorney to intervene. You may be able to resolve these things informally by getting an attorney here and convenient to you to contact the trustee. If that doesn't work you should hire a Florida attorney to sue your sister-in-law for an accounting.

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Answered on 7/22/07, 5:36 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: living trusts in florida

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

A trustee is not allowed to waste trust assets. If your husband feels this is happening, he will need to hire counsel to file the appropriate pleadings in court.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/17/07, 12:48 am


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