Follow up to "I have been denied a full copy of my father's trust.."

I agree with the answer above. It appears there may already be a "conservatorship" in place as you alude to previous court hearings. If so, make sure there is an adequate bond to cover any losses to your father's money if someone steals anything before he dies. If no conservatorship is in place, you should do as the previous answer suggests: go see an attorney immediately and file for a conservatorship. Disclaimer: The above answer does not create an attorney/client relationship. My responses are intended to provide general information about the question posted. I am licensed to practice in the state of California.

If your father is still alive, and your father's trust is a typical revocable living trust, then you typically don't have any specific right to see the terms of the trust at this time, at least under the trust law provisions of most states. If you believe that your father is i need of assistance, including possibly the appointment of a guardian or custodian over his personal and/or financial affairs, then you should run, not walk, to an experienced elder law attorney in your area. Many will provide a free initial consultation so that you can understand the issue from a legal and procedural perspective, and determine if the attorney is a good fit for you and your family situation. I hear about court appearances begin made, which implies at least someone has an attorney. If you have an opposing positions, trying to handle this without the benefit of counsel is, unfortunately, going into battle unarmed. LEGAL DISCLAIMER Atty. Coulter is licensed to practice law in Pensylvania with offices in Monroeville, PA and Wexford/Sewickly, PA. His phone number is 412-253-PLAN and his email address is [email protected] This response is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. This response is only a form of legal education. It is intended to only provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that if known could significantly change the reply or make the reply unsuitable. Atty. Coulter strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in his or her state in order to ensure proper advice is received. By using this site you understand and agree that there is no attorney client relationship or confidentiality between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney that practices in the subject area in your state, who is familiar with your specific facts and all of the circumstances and with whom you have an attorney client relationship. The law changes frequently and varies from state to state. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question or omitted from the question. Circular 230 Disclaimer - Any information in this comment may not be used to eliminate or reduce penalties by the IRS or any other governmental agency.