How do I recieve money that was amended in my trust fund?
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How do I recieve money that was amended in my trust fund?
My great grandfather left me money in a trust fund. I believe it was a trust fund. I received less then half of the money that was left to me. The documentation that I had received said that the majority of it was amended. I did some research and got a vague idea of what it means. I would like to know how I could go about receiving the money that was amended. I know that the money that I was left was in an account collecting interest. To be honest I’m not really clear on how things came to be or whats going on. I just know that nothing really seems to add up and I want things to be resolved.
Asked on July 16, 2011 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your great grandfather amended the trust fund while he was alive, he could have absolutely changed the amount awarded to you. As to the trust itself, who was the trustee after he died? Does the documentation you have show who the trustee is? If it was in any way amended post his death or the trust raided post his death through that trustee, you need to find out why and what happened to the money. This is the only way to truly get the answer you need. You need to backtrack and start from the first document and move forward while tracing the monies. If you are considered this is going to be too difficult, start asking family members (those you trust) and perhaps you might get a play by play history.
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