Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Probably not because he cannot be bonded, if the trust calls for that requirement. And even if trust does not call for bonding of the trustee, a beneficiary could petiton the probate court to order trustee be bonded.

There is no legal reason they could not be a successor trustee, but as Mr. Waid points out they might have trouble qualifying if a bond is required.

I'm actually amazed that a convicted non-US citizen would still be in the country to even function as a trustee. A felony conviction would qualify for deportation proceedings.