Trust Administration and Risk Management Analysis
Trustees Have Responsibilities — Get Good Advice
If you are the trustee of a trust, you have several fiduciary responsibilities that can result in legal liability if not handled properly. Ikard & Golden's clients include individual trustees of trust accounts established by many of Texas' wealthiest families.
Trusted Experience Since 1992
Our attorneys regularly advise Texas lawmakers on matters relating to trusts and trusteeship responsibilities. Two members of our firm were on the committee that drafted the current Texas Trust Code. This experience has given us a unique perspective the fiduciary responsibilities of trustees and ways trustees can to manage risk.
If you are currently a trustee, contact us to learn more about your fiduciary responsibilities and ways we can help you manage risks that often lead to litigation.
Our lawyers advise and represent trustees in all matters relating to the administration of trusts, including:
- Creating trusts
- Trust accounting issues
- Trust administration
- Post-mortem administration
- Petitions for instructions
- Surcharge actions
- Removal actions
We also represent creditors in matters relating to claims against trustees, as well as beneficiaries seeking to protect their interests and other claims against a trustee or estate.
Before You Make a Critical Decision About the Trust, Talk to Us
Our offices are located in Austin and we work with clients in communities throughout central Texas. Call us at 512.472.6695 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a consultation. Get the facts about trust administration and managing your risks before you accept responsibility.
