ClintWisconsin
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
As my father is computer illiterate, im posting to get him some answers...hopefully.
My grandfather passed away in February 2015. He has a trust in place, since the early 90s. My uncle was elected as power of attorney, as well as the trustee. My father was shown the trust structure 2 years ago, and it named him and another sibling as receiving my grandfathers house, as well as a very hefty some of money to be distributed to my father and 3 siblings. My father has tried to contact my uncle regarding the trust and how it will be distributed. This has gotten him nowhere, and now my uncles attorney has called asking for my fathers SSN. My father refused to give him the information, and asked if he could provide info in person. The attorney denied the request, and hung up. My father has still tried numerous times to contact my uncle in regards to the deed for the house, as well as anything else he is entitled to according the to the trust. This has gotten him nowhere. This past week, my father has contacted 3 lawyers that practice family law and specifically trusts and estates. All 3 of them have backed down after hearing the name of my uncles attorney. My two aunts that were also mentioned in the trust have received several checks in the mail from various annuities mentioned in the trust. My father is left in the dark, with no way of knowing if he is still mentioned in the trust. He is afraid that something isnt right, or that certain portions are time sensative and he risks losing out on certain portions of the trust. What options does he have left, or who can he contact to get some simple answers about the trust? If he is indeed included in the trust, how long can he be kept in the dark? Besides my uncles lawyer, who else would have a copy of the trust that may provide some information?
As my father is computer illiterate, im posting to get him some answers...hopefully.
My grandfather passed away in February 2015. He has a trust in place, since the early 90s. My uncle was elected as power of attorney, as well as the trustee. My father was shown the trust structure 2 years ago, and it named him and another sibling as receiving my grandfathers house, as well as a very hefty some of money to be distributed to my father and 3 siblings. My father has tried to contact my uncle regarding the trust and how it will be distributed. This has gotten him nowhere, and now my uncles attorney has called asking for my fathers SSN. My father refused to give him the information, and asked if he could provide info in person. The attorney denied the request, and hung up. My father has still tried numerous times to contact my uncle in regards to the deed for the house, as well as anything else he is entitled to according the to the trust. This has gotten him nowhere. This past week, my father has contacted 3 lawyers that practice family law and specifically trusts and estates. All 3 of them have backed down after hearing the name of my uncles attorney. My two aunts that were also mentioned in the trust have received several checks in the mail from various annuities mentioned in the trust. My father is left in the dark, with no way of knowing if he is still mentioned in the trust. He is afraid that something isnt right, or that certain portions are time sensative and he risks losing out on certain portions of the trust. What options does he have left, or who can he contact to get some simple answers about the trust? If he is indeed included in the trust, how long can he be kept in the dark? Besides my uncles lawyer, who else would have a copy of the trust that may provide some information?
