How do I get a copy of the accounting of investments from a Trust?
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How do I get a copy of the accounting of investments from a Trust?
From the trustee, lawyer or bank? What if the trustee refuses to share the information?
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Estate Planning, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
First, assuming that you have a some legal or equitable interest in the trust (e.g. you are a beneficiary), try asking the trustee to voluntarily share it with you. If he or she will not, or if he or she does but you do not trust it or are not satisfied by what you receive, your recourse is to bring a legal action (lawsuit) in your county chancery court seeking a court order directing that the trustee produce an accounting and account for trust assets and expenses. Again, you can only do this if you have a legal equitable interest in the trust, which generally means you are a beneficiary(only interest parties may bring legal actions). This sort of legal action is more complex than, for example, a small claims suit; you are advised to retain an attorney to help you.
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