estate planning

Tips to Avoid Trust Litigation

Similar to other court cases, trust litigation can be costly and take several months or longer to resolve. So, it’s best to try to take the necessary steps to minimize the likelihood of trust litigation. If you are a trustee, it is important to carry out your duties as a trustee properly. If you are the trustor, it is key to create your trust, so there is no basis for challenging it. Be sure and make the trust agreement as clear as possible without room for varied interpretation. This is an area where the Hannafan attorneys can help.