Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Attorney or Court Appointed Trustee Damage

Under what circumstances could an estate attorney or court appointed trustee be considered liable, when their actions or inactions cause substantial damage to the estate or to the property of the estate and its value to the beneficiaries?


Asked on 9/29/01, 2:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Attorney or Court Appointed Trustee Damage

That would have to be determined by the court. If you have reason to believe that they did something wrong, other than merely bad business judgment, you can bring suit in the court that supervises the probate, for breach of duty.

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Answered on 11/07/01, 1:40 pm


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