Challenging Uncooperative Trustees in New York: Know Your Rights as a Trust Beneficiary
In New York, trust beneficiaries have a right to receive information about the trust and its finances. Trustees are legally obligated to provide transparency and ensure that beneficiaries receive their due distributions. Unfortunately, some trustees refuse to fulfill these obligations, leaving beneficiaries in the dark about their entitlements. This article will discuss the options available to trust beneficiaries under the New York Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCPA) and the Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law (EPTL) when faced with uncooperative trustees.