What is the name of your state? Missouri (where trust was set up, residence of deceased). Illinois (where I live).
I stand to inherit a sum of money, but am estranged (as many seem to be) from the family member who is trustee of my relative's estate. He has implied that he will exercise his "discretion" to retain control of my inheritance for my own good. He is a lawyer and cunning, but, sadly, not trustworthy.
Firstly, can I hire a lawyer here in Illinois to represent my interests, even though the trust/will was written in Missouri? Secondly, is there any way a trustee can retain control of my inheritance? Thirdly, is it true that I have to appear in person to receive my inheritance?
I stand to inherit a sum of money, but am estranged (as many seem to be) from the family member who is trustee of my relative's estate. He has implied that he will exercise his "discretion" to retain control of my inheritance for my own good. He is a lawyer and cunning, but, sadly, not trustworthy.
Firstly, can I hire a lawyer here in Illinois to represent my interests, even though the trust/will was written in Missouri? Secondly, is there any way a trustee can retain control of my inheritance? Thirdly, is it true that I have to appear in person to receive my inheritance?