Trustee Accountability In Arizona

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i am the benificiary of a trust and i believe the trustee has been lying about money and had his lawyer send me paperwork to sign that im unclear about
Hello Crystal. May I ask which state you are located in? Trust laws vary state by state, so this information will help me provide more accurate guidance.
arizona
Hello Crystal. It sounds like you're dealing with a potentially complex trust issue. In Arizona, there are specific laws regarding the duties of a trustee. Here are a few key points:
- Trustees must act in the best interest of the beneficiary.
- They are obligated to provide accurate and complete information about the trust's administration.
- If you're unsure about any documents, it's wise to have them reviewed by an independent attorney before signing.
right but i just dont have money for an attorney and the trustee spent every last bit that was coming to me and wont give me an accounting
Hello Crystal. In Arizona, you could contact the Legal Aid Society. They offer free or low-cost legal services to those who qualify. Also, you might consider filing a complaint in probate court to compel an accounting from the trustee.
will he have to furnish invoices because he tried giving me a handwritten paper for an accounting
Hello Crystal. In Arizona, trustees are typically required to provide a formal accounting, which includes receipts and documentation of expenditures. Handwritten notes might not be considered sufficient. You can request a more detailed accounting through the probate court.