Trustee Disbursement Demand Letter

Summary

If a trustee in South Carolina fails to disburse your share of a trust or provide a full accounting, sending a demand letter is a proper first step. Include your details, the trustees information, and clearly state your demands, such as requesting your share and a full accounting. Cite relevant trust document sections or state laws, and provide a specific deadline for compliance, typically two weeks. If the trustee does not comply, consider filing a petition in South Carolina probate court.

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The executor/trustee of a trust in South Carolina has failed to disburse my */* share of my mothers trust, and refuses to provide a full accounting of said trust. To that end, is it proper to send the executor/trustee a demand letter?
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Yes, sending a demand letter to the executor/trustee is a proper first step. It formally requests the disbursement and accounting of the trust.
Are you currently residing in Kentucky? This helps in providing specific guidance.
Yes, but the Trust is in South Carolina.
Hi ****, thank you for providing that information. Here are some steps you can take:
- Send a demand letter to the trustee requesting your share and a full accounting.
- If the trustee does not comply, you may need to file a petition in South Carolina probate court.
Would you like information on how to draft the demand letter or details about filing a petition?
Information on how to draft a demand letter will be helpful.
Hi ****, here are some tips for drafting a demand letter:
- **Header**: Include your name, address, and the date.
- **Trustee's Information**: Include the trustee's name and address.
- **Subject**: Clearly state the purpose, e.g., "Demand for Disbursement and Full Accounting of Trust."
- **Introduction**: State your relationship to the trust (beneficiary) and the reason for your demand.
- **Body**:
- Request your */* share explicitly.
- Request a full accounting of the trust.
- Cite any relevant sections of the trust document or state law.
- **Deadline**: Provide a specific deadline for compliance.
- **Conclusion**: Mention potential legal action if the demands are not met.
- **Signature**: Sign the letter and keep a copy for your records.
Would you like any further details?
Is two weeks sufficient compliance time?
Hi ****, generally, two weeks is a reasonable time for compliance in such matters. Ensure you state the exact deadline date in your letter. If the trustee does not comply, you may need to take further legal action.
Gotcha...
****, I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you need any further assistance with your demand letter or the next steps to take if the trustee does not comply, feel free to ask.
Will do. Thank you...
You're welcome, ****. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day!