My sister was named the Trustee of my father's trust instead of naming cotrustees. Does this seem unfair?
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There is administrative work that needs to be done, and it would be easier to name one person than several.\n\nThis does not mean you are not getting an inheritance; just that you are not burdened with doing the administrative paperwork.\n\nIf this is really important to you, ask your sister if you can help with the paperwork.\n\nPerhaps your father, in his wisdom, saw some quality in your sister that made her seem preferable for this task.  It doesn't mean he loved you any less.\n\nDon't consider this unfair.  Instead, think about the good qualities of your father, and how you cna live up to them.
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incomplete detail.\n\nIt was ancestral property ? When your father left India? When did he die.  it is a complicated issue. You may be entitled for share. \nHindu joint family acts like a trust. All the members are like members of the trust.  But succession law is quite complicated. \n\nyou need a real lawyer.
926123
Depending on the agreement that the sister that paid had with the mother, assuming that her performance of paying was based on a promise made to her by the mother she should ask her attorney if she possesses any legal rights under a promise estoppel. The owner of a property has the right to do whatever they wish relating to willing the property.\nBuena Suerte
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yes, you should be covered by  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act  Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.  You should confront your financial institution and make them aware that what they did was a violation of your privacy. I am assuming that your sister is not a signer or co-owner on any of your accounts.
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Same kinda thing happened to me. I listened to people who said do it the correct and legal way. I have nothing of my moms. So go get. Chances are your sister isn't going to take the time and money to take you to court over it. If it's value is mostly to you. If you could make some kind of written deal with her. Have her sign it. I'm sure she would agree to it. If she gets enough to get the next high with. Life is like cards. You gotta know when to hold-um and know when to fold-um. And sometimes you just got to walk away. Good luck. And my condolences.
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You question needs more information in order to allow us to effectively answer it.  Generally speaking, a trustee is going to make the decisions that an owner would until the person or organization for whom the trust was established is capable (legally, chronologically, and/or mentally) of assuming that control himself/itself.  For the most part, the answers to these types of questions should be on the face of the document(s) creating the trust in the first place.  Consult your attorney if you think a trustee is self-dealing (ignoring its fiduciary duty to you while creating an advantage to itself--to your detriment).
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The law states that all children should receive an equal share of the inheritence unless stated otherwise in a will or something. It makes no distinction b/w legitimate and so-called 'illegitimate' children. I think this is the right thing as making such a distinction is only another form of discrimination. Why should someone have less rights because they were born out of wedlock? it's hardly their fault.
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You need to get right to the heart of the matter and politely and sincerely ask your sister why she feels unable to respect your privacy. If there is a trust issue, it needs to come out into the light.
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anytime a court issues an order to you consider it like ur own little personal set of laws... if someone breaks one of the orders of the court then they can be charged with contempt of court...\n\nIn order for the trustee  to get in trouble significant paper work must exist document every little thing they do.. if u feel that ur trust is in danger u may need to hire an attorney to look into the mater for u
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If you create a Trust by allowing the Trustee(s) to handle affairs about the land, there could be three valid reasons.\nFirstly, the land belongs to an association and not any group of individuals. So trustees are made to handle the monetary aspects. Secondly, if the owner is a foreigner and cannot buy the property under his own name, he can appoint a Trustee to take care. Thirdly, Trust Deeds can be a temporary insurance for lender/borrower transactions.
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It all depends on if your mother had a will or not? If she did, is your brother the executor to the estate? was the money left in trust to you? Was your brother given power of attorny?\n You would be better off to ask an attorny, then to ask questions on yahoo reguarding these matters, and you ask the question like we all have crystal balls...I SEE A MAN... HE IS TRYING TO STEAL FROM YOUR MOTHERS ESTATE.. I mean come on, How are we supposed to know. Like I said "Seek the advice of an attorny"
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This isn't a psychic question and answer forum, but perhaps a person with psychic abilities will notice your question and give you an answer.\n\nIf you are specified in his will as the sole inheritor, it sounds as if you will be. He must have cared a great deal for you to leave his sister and his nephew out of his will. That alone should give you a tremendous peace and comfort, as I'm sure you are grieving over his death and your loss.
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It depends on the type of inheritance you are receiving personal, corporate, trust, etc.\nYou also didn't state where your bank account is (U.S or Canada).\nTalk to an expert in inheritance laws, before you do anything you may regret later.\nGood luck to you!!
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No, I believe that your father is worrying unnecessarily.  I think that what has happened technically, from what you say, is that you are tenants in common with your father, having been left your mother's share of the property in trust.  It does not make any difference to your father's position, but I do think that you should take legal advice, as you may be faced with a nasty bill for inheritance tax.  The following link will give you a helpline.  It's worth a phone call to check up on this.  Under the present law, if your mother's half of the property is worth less than £275,000 then no tax will be due. When your father dies (which I hope will not be for a long time to come, by which time the law may have been changed), his half may also be below the threshold, so again would miss IHT. \n\n\nhttp://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:6NomUA1DMqIJ:www.hmrc.gov.uk/cto/glossary.htm+probate+tenants+in+common+inheritance+tax&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1
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MY daughter and her boyfriend got his sister when his father passed away it will be 1year on the 19th of this month. They still have a mother (if you could call her that)alive but she walked away. Now they have to go to court that is what they were told by a Lawyer but since she is 17 they have decided to for go that. So my dear I would say to call social services to see what they suggest. I also live here in flint want to talk any time E-Mail me at kellipremo@sbcglobal.net Good luck
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You're either referring to "intendance", having to do with the care, handling or management of funds, or you mean "inheritance".  None the less, this individual showed immense selfishness, simply using "God" as a scape goat in order to "justify" his own actions.  All you can do at this point, is move on and take care of business.  When we lose a loved one, it's unfortunate that there are those in the family who reflect such thoughtlessness.  Very sorry to have read of the sad and frustrating time you are going through.  I would definetly avoid enabling that particular individual by giving him ANY money out of your share.  So don't use any energy towards "should we?" or "shouldn't we?".  You can certainly be there for each other without enabling anyone.  Take care, okay?  You will be fine.  Again, I'm very sorry for your loss.\nPS. PLEASE,...DON'T make your brother's failure to pay taxes ANY of YOUR concern!  It sounds as though he is "making his own bed".  You lay in YOUR own bed and let HIM lay in HIS own bed.  You're gonna have all the hair pulled out of your head by the time it's all said and done!  You don't wanna do that?!  We CANNOT make ourselves responsible for anyone elses actions.  I know you love your brother, but please remain separate from pickles that he gets himself in to.
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The trust seems to be destroyed.  Find a lawyer fast!.... swear out a statement, just be sure you are not perjuring yourself, and get the process started.  If she signed your name, then she is guilty of forgery (unless you gave her power of attorney - which means you authorized her to speak/sign for you).....\n\nGo get a lawyer!........... and yes,........... it sounds like she should be paying the taxes for those 9 dependents...... where has she been hiding them,........... and is she gonna claim that you owe her child support!?