Trust litigation and fiduciary disputes arise from the administration of trust instruments and the obligations of those appointed to manage fiduciary assets. Beneficiary disputes may involve competing interpretations of trust provisions, challenges to the exercise of trustee discretion over distributions, or disagreements among co-beneficiaries regarding the management and disposition of trust property. Claims against fiduciaries typically allege breach of the duties of loyalty, prudent administration, or impartiality — including self-dealing, failure to diversify investments, excessive compensation, or preferential treatment of certain beneficiaries.

Proceedings to compel accountings serve as a foundational mechanism for beneficiaries seeking transparency into trust administration, and often reveal the factual basis for broader claims of mismanagement or breach of duty. Trustee removal actions, trust modification or reformation proceedings, and disputes over the validity of trust amendments or the capacity of the settlor at the time of execution further define the scope of this category of litigation. These matters frequently involve substantial estates and complex asset structures, requiring coordination between trust litigation and related probate, tax, or corporate governance proceedings.

• Disputes among beneficiaries over trust administration, distributions, and interpretation of trust provisions
• Claims of breach of fiduciary duty against trustees, executors, and personal representatives
• Actions to compel accountings and obtain transparency into trust and estate administration
• Trustee removal proceedings and appointment of successor fiduciaries
• Trust modification, reformation, and challenges to the validity of trust amendments