Trust Administration Lawyer
Trust administration is a complex process that calls for careful management. The process involves managing a trust’s assets, income, and distributions according to the trust’s terms. The process can be complicated, especially if the grantor’s wishes aren’t clear. Many families run into issues like disputes that can further drag out the process. Our law firm seeks to lighten the burden by providing advice, mediation, and litigation. Call Aptt Law LLC today to see if you need our trust administration lawyer!
Trust Administration Lawyer
Our trust administration lawyer provides experienced guidance, insights, and support to trustees and beneficiaries. We’ll work with you every step of the way, helping you overcome any disputes or legal hurdles that may appear.
Our first step is to interpret the trust and get a better understanding of the grantor’s wishes. Sometimes, documents like a will can make this process easier, but even when there are written wishes in place, there may still need to be a level of interpretation. Before distributing a trust’s assets to beneficiaries, our team can help with managing your trust assets. Assets may include investments, real estate, and other properties. Trusts can also have many tax implications, but our attorney can help you prepare any tax returns that comply with tax laws and regulations.
It’s not uncommon for disputes to happen, especially if there are multiple beneficiaries or a large family. Financial situations can cause emotions to be high, and these emotions can become intensified following a loved one’s passing away.
Our team knows how to navigate these tricky situations. We approach these situations with empathy, while making it clear that we’re upholding the wishes of the grantor. Often, mediation and conflict resolution are enough to stop disputes in their tracks, but we can pursue litigation if necessary.
Experience Matters For Trust Administration
For any part of the trust administration process, experience makes a major difference. Our trust administration lawyer can help you at any stage of the process.
- We provide free consultations for our clients. If you’re unsure how exactly we can help, you can schedule a free consultation to learn more about our services and experience. Whether you’re thinking about starting a trust or need to manage one, meeting with us is the first step.
- Geoffrey M. Aptt, the founder of our law firm, brings nearly a decade of legal experience. He’s licensed with the bar in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, where he has helped several families manage their trusts. Besides estate and tax planning, Geoffrey has substantial business experience.
- We’re proud to have several 5-star reviews from satisfied clients. Our clients appreciate how we’re able to give practical advice and solutions.
- Jaclyn M. Dubois is our paralegal, and she’s knowledgeable of state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, state agencies, and arbitration proceedings.
Starting or managing a trust can be overwhelming, but our team is here to make it happen! Call Aptt Law LLC today and ask to work with our trust administration lawyer.
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