Forms and Letters: Family Law

questions & answers

Question: MY EX-HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 3 MONTHS AGO. HE SET UP TRUST ACCOUNT WITH A BANK. NOW THE BANK TOLD ME THAT I AM NOT GETTING ANY MONEY FROM THE TRUST ACCOUNT..THE DOCUMENT SAID THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE MONEY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE HELP.

Answer: This is not a question that can be dealt with in an online forum.  A lawyer needs to examine the trust documents and evaluate your legal position.  There are 3 programs in Arizona that you can use to get some inexpensive legal advice and guidance.  One is the Modest Means Program.  For a $75.00 fee, the Modest Means Program will arrange a one hour consult with an experienced attorney.  The telephone number is (866) 637-5341. Both the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Pima County Bar Association have lawyer referral services that offer a 30 minute consult with an experienced attorney.  Maricopa County's Lawyer Referral Service offers a 30 minute consultation for a fee of $40.00. The telephone number is (602) 257-4434.  Pima County's Lawyer Referral Service offers a 30 minute consultation for a fee of $35.00.  The telephone number is (520) 623-4625.