Colorado Estate Litigation Attorneys

Problems with Trust Administration


Trust Litigation Attorneys in Colorado

Trust disputes most often arise when beneficiaries to a trust have reason to challenge the conduct of the trustee in administering and managing the trust's assets. Frequently, such disputes involve allegations of inadequate or irregular distributions of trust assets, mismanagement of trust property, illegal disposal of trust assets, diversion of trust property to the trustee, commingling of trust funds with personal accounts of the trustee, misappropriation of monies belonging to the trust, conflicts of interest in the administration of the trust, and the outright theft of trust money.


Under Colorado law, the trustee owes various fiduciary duties in the administration of the trust to the trust beneficiaries, including accounting for trust assets and keeping the beneficiaries informed of trust administration activities. The standard of care with which the trustee must comply is strict and except adherence to the trustee's duties under the law, the trustee must put the interests of the beneficiaries above all other considerations. In light of this rigorous standard, misconduct on the part of the trustee, (as described above), may give rise to a civil cause of action (lawsuit) initiated by the beneficiaries for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, civil theft, or fraud. Furthermore, criminal charges in certain instances may even be warranted.


At the University Law Center, our attorneys represent both beneficiaries and trustees, and possess the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to successfully pursue and defend all types of trust litigation in Colorado. Specifically, the University Law Center typically represents clients in the following trust matters:


  • Actions for accounting of trust assets
  • Removal of trustee
  • Fraud in trust administration
  • Theft, misappropriation or concealment of trust assets
  • Lack of adequate communication with beneficiaries
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Conversion of trust assets
  • Commingling of trust funds
  • Forged trust documents
  • Compensation of trustee
  • Negligent administration of trust
  • Self-dealing by trustee

By its nature, trust litigation is exceptionally complex and requires knowledgeable and competent legal counsel. The attorneys at the University Law Center specialize in the area of trust litigation and are skilled and aggressive advocates. If you have reason to believe that your trust has been mismanaged or if you have been accused of misconduct in your capacity as trustee, contact the University Law Center for a free initial consultation and case evaluation today.


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