How do you find a trust fund you are owed?

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   Justin Elder

   Seattle Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered February 05, 2013 17:31. In situations like this, the trustee has definite duties to the beneficiaries of the trust. However, it does not seem like you know for certain whether or not a trust, in fact, exists. If the trust was set up in a will, and the will was probated, you could find it at the court where the will was probated.

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   James Frederick

   Livonia Trusts Attorney

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   Answered February 05, 2013 21:18. You might also check the real estate records to see how the real estate was owned. If there was a trust, the property would almost certainly have been transferred into the trust, in order to avoid probate. The deed would not only have information about the trust itself, but would also likely have the name and contact information of the attorney who created the trust.
   
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   Chandra LewnauPro

   Seattle Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered February 07, 2013 16:58. It's not clear from your question when your father died. If it was recent, and what you say about your father changing his will to favor the step-children he previously disliked after developing mental issues from an accident is true, you may wish to consult an attorney to determine if you have a possible cause of action to contest the will. An attorney would also be able to help you track down whether there actually is a trust.

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   Stephen CohenPro

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   Answered February 05, 2013 23:15. Call a probate attorney in your area.

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