Trust Litigation & Administration

When you need assistance with administering and litigating your trust, Keith Morris is the attorney with experience with multiple types and will get results. Get in touch today to discuss your case.

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Houston & Fort Worth Trust Litigation/Administration Attorneys

Types of Trusts in Texas

In Texas probate courts, there are several types of trusts. The type of trust you need depends upon what your needs are. Most trusts are created while a person is still living. Depending upon the trust, there are areas that could be problematic if the trust is modified or terminated. Tax issues are the most common problem that attorneys come across.

The different types available are:

  • Living trust
  • Bypass trust
  • Crummey trust
  • Asset protection trust
  • Revocable trusts
  • Irrevocable trusts
  • Charitable trust
  • Constructive trust
  • Special needs trust
  • Spendthrift trust
  • Tax by-pass trust
  • Totten trust

The trustee has the same responsibilities as a guardian does for an estate. The trustee has to give an accounting to the court on anything done pertaining to the trust. Most trustees are honest and give an honest accounting of anything they do. Yet, there are some who will treat the money or property as their own and do not make a proper accounting to the courts. In this case, they have broken fiduciary trust.

Modifying Trusts

Trusts can be modified or terminated, even an irrevocable trust, but there are certain findings required before this can be done:

  1. If the purpose of the trust is illegal or it has become impossible to fulfill the need of the trust
  2. It is necessary to change the trust to prevent waste
  3. A change is needed in order to achieve the settlor’s intentions
  4. It is not necessary to continue the trust in order to achieve any material purpose

An interested person can initiate a lawsuit to modify or terminate the trust. The interested person can change from time to time and has to be determined according to the purpose of the change or termination. If it is a charitable trust, then the attorney general has to be notified of any change. They then have the option to intervene.

Contact Our Houston Trust Lawyers

Our Fort Worth & Houston trust attorneys can help those who need help navigating trust litigation and administration. When you need a dedicated lawyer on your side, turn to Keith Morris Attorney at Law.

If you need help setting up a trust in Texas or if you are the beneficiary of a trust and suspect a breach of fiduciary trust, contact Keith Morris Attorney at Law at (713) 636-5339 today to learn more about our estate planning services.

Success that Speaks for Itself

Case Results
  • Multi-Million Dollar International Estate Settlement Reached

    Successfully negotiated settlement between surviving spouse and foreign advisers in multi-million dollar international estate.

  • Guardianship Case Case Won

    Won trial to exclude wife to serve as guardian of gentleman she married that was at least twice her age.

  • Multi-Million Dollar Estate Case Six-Figure Settlement Reached

    Obtained six-figure settlement after jury was seated for adopted child in multi-million dollar estate case after adoption was disputed.

  • Probate Case Successful Verdict

    Obtained verdict for daughter that reunited with her father after being estranged and offered will for probate but was contested by her sister.

  • Estate Administration & Division of Assets Dispute Resolved

    Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.

  • Estate Administration Case Dispute Resolved

    Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.

  • Evidentiary Hearing Hearing Won

    Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.

  • Multi-Million Dollar Trust Dispute Won Summary Judgment

    Won summary judgment for prominent South Texas family in multi-million-dollar trust dispute over real property.

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