QUESTION
misrepresntation by lawyer on estate trusts
Asked on Dec 01st, 2013 on Trusts and Estates - Colorado
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lawyer was made aware of a change in a revocable trust in writing and it was never amended by the lawyer we are now having trouble with the grandchildren who want their share. as a trustee i was under the impression when a change was delivered to lawyer to change the revocable trust it was done. now the lawyer is telling us it never got amended and we should settle with the grandchildren. I am not sure this is the best advice
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If the lawyer never made the change, you could try to get the Court to amend the trust or, more likely, you'd have a malpractice claim against the attorney. I'd need more facts to tell you whether or not you should settle with the grandchildren and what recourse you'd have. I consult on cases like this for $235 per hour. You likely could have the trust (or the estate) pay any attorney fees. I offer a free initial consultation if you'd like to call me (and assuming this is a Colorado trust). I hope this helps.
Answered on Dec 10th, 2013 at 5:41 PM