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Alexander C. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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August 23, 2025

Alexander C.

CEO
Free Consultation
Tampa, Florida
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in SD AZ, IA, MO, NE
The George Washington University Law School

I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.

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Erdal T. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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5.0 (3)
Member Since:
September 15, 2022

Erdal T.

Owner, CEO and Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
New Jersey
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ, NY
New York Law School

Erdal Turnacioglu of Erdal Employment Law focuses on providing employment solutions to both employees and businesses, whether through litigation, review of employee handbooks, workplace investigations, or training seminars.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Erdal was a pleasure to work with. He was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had."

Charlton M. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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5.0 (11)
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September 19, 2022

Charlton M.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas, TX
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
University of St. Thomas School of Law

Charlton Messer helps businesses and their owners with general counsel and contract drafting services. He has helped over 500 businesses with their legal needs across a variety of industries in nearly a decade of practice.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"I am so happy with my decision to hire Charlton. Not only was he responsive and timely, he laid everything out for me in terms that I could understand. I would recommend him to anyone and will be working with him for all of my future needs!"

Dan "Dragan" I. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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5.0 (38)
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September 21, 2022

Dan "Dragan" I.

Principal Attorney
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Chicago, Illinois
27 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IL
University of Illinois College of Law

I received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Northwestern University in 1996 and then got my JD at University of Illinois College of Law in 1999. I have been a lawyer helping people with legal issues in the United States and Internationally since then. That includes drafting and reviewing contracts. I am also passionate about helping small and medium businesses with trademark registration and trademark-related legal projects. The law can be confusing and complicated for people, and I am passionate about providing professional legal services to my clients while simultaneously making the legal process less confusing and stressful for them. My goal is to help clients navigate through both good and difficult times by tailoring my skills, experience, and services to their specific needs.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Dan was thorough, responsive, and explained the trademark process clearly. Highly recommended."

Michael M. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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4.9 (333)
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September 10, 2022

Michael M.

Principal
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, California
39 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
NYU

www.linkedin/in/michaelbmiller I am an experienced contracts professional having practiced nearly 3 decades in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, technology, start-up, intellectual property, real estate, employment law as well as informal dispute resolution. I enjoy providing a cost effective, high quality, timely solution with patience and empathy regarding client needs. I graduated from NYU Law School and attended Rutgers College and the London School of Economics as an undergraduate. I have worked at top Wall Street firms, top regional firms and have long term experience in my own practice. I would welcome the opportunity to be of service to you as a trusted fiduciary. In 2022 and 2023, I was the top ranked attorney on the Contract Counsel site based upon number of clients, quality of work and number of 5 Star reviews.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Michael's expertise and judgment impressed me. I brought him in for contract advisory work, and he quickly asked the questions I hadn't considered, identified the risks that mattered, and set aside the ones I had wrongly prioritized. He changed how I understood the contract. He is an excellent advisor - highly recommended."

Spencer R. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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4.9 (4)
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September 15, 2022

Spencer R.

Partner
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New York
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Washington College of Law at American University

I am an experienced attorney working in New York specializing in executive compensation/severance arrangements, transactional real estate work, tax structuring and contracts.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"I will use Spencer in the future for my future contract needs. Nice guy and personable. Love workiing with him. Got right down to business immediately."

Tiffanie W. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 8, 2022

Tiffanie W.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Florida
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Florida Coastal School of Law

Tiffanie Wilson is a business transactions and personal injury lawyer. She helps clients realize their business goals by expertly drafting contracts, providing sound legal advice, and working for justice for injured clients.

Daniel F. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 6, 2022
Doug F. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 7, 2022

Doug F.

Managing Director
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
44 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA, NY
Boston University School of Law

Doug has over 20 years of private and public company general counsel experience focusing his legal practice on commercial transactions including both software and biotech. He is a tech savvy, business savvy lawyer who is responsive and will attain relationship building outcomes with your counterparty while effectively managing key risks and accelerating revenue. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law earning the Book Award in Professional Ethics and after graduation he taught legal writing there for a number of years. Prior to law school, Doug earned a M.A in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a B.S in Honors Mathematics at Purdue University. After law school, Doug joined Fish & Richardson, where his practice focused on licensing software, trademarks and biotech. While at Fish & Richardson Doug authored a book on software licensing published by the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Later he joined as General Counsel at FTP Software and led an IPO as well as corporate development. Doug has broad experience with a broad range of commercial agreement drafting and negotiation including SaaS software and professional services, distribution and other channel agreements, joint venture and M&A. Doug continued his leadership, corporate governance and commercial transaction practice at Mercury Computers (NASDAQ:MRCY) leading corporate development. Doug’s experience ranges from enterprise software to biotech and other vertical markets. He joined the board of Deque Systems in 2009 and joined in an operating role as President in 2020 successfully scaling the software business.

Kathryn K. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 13, 2022

Kathryn K.

Attorney/Founder
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Boulder, CO
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
Georgetown University Law Center

I’m a Georgetown Law graduate with over 15 years of experience providing legal support to small businesses, helping them with all their contracting needs. Whether it’s services agreements, employment contracts, influencer agreements, privacy policies, or other essential business contracts, I specialize in ensuring that your agreements are clear, fair, and legally sound. I have significant experience in Master Services Agreements (MSAs), especially for SaaS companies, as well as NDAs, non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, and commercial leases. Additionally, I’ve drafted Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policies, and Privacy Policies for businesses across multiple industries. My work is focused on giving small businesses access to world-class legal advice without the hefty price tag. Before opening my own practice, I spent four years at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, gaining valuable experience in appellate litigation. I also worked with the federal government and at a leading government contracts firm, representing large clients such as Fortune 500 companies and the Department of Defense. Despite this background, my passion lies in working with startups and small businesses. Having owned and operated three businesses myself (my law firm and two outside the legal field), I understand the unique challenges that entrepreneurs and small business owners face. I offer practical, affordable, and strategic legal solutions to help you focus on what you do best—running your business. I’m based in Boulder, CO, but I proudly represent clients nationwide. I’m dedicated to making sure your business is protected with the right contracts and policies in place, so you can grow confidently.

Wendy C. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 12, 2022

Wendy C.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Chicago
27 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IL, WI
University of Wisconsin Madison

Business Advisor and Real Estate Consultant: Small boutique firm working to assist entrepreneurs, business start-ups, property investors, new home buyers, and distressed owners Wendy Calvert began her career as a corporate attorney focusing on complex commercial litigation, primarily in construction, property and casualty, and contractor liability. Through this experience, Wendy has managed and successfully litigated cases in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 2004, Wendy relocated to Illinois to work as an insurance litigation counsel and later as an executive sales consultant and insurance expert. Wendy now utilizes her skills as a contract negotiator, litigator, and sales consultant to negotiate real estate deals and help entrepreneurs create and grow the businesses of their dreams. EDUCATION Wendy earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin Madison. In 1989, Wendy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Communications from Marquette University.

Max L. - Trusts Lawyer in South Dakota
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September 19, 2022

Max L.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Hi there. My practice focuses on several aspects of business law, including business entity formation and organizational documents, trademark and copyright, tax disputes, and contracts. I work with quite a few creative entrepreneurs, such as photographers, artists, and musicians.

Trusts Legal Questions and Answers

Trusts

Trust

Florida

Asked on Jul 1, 2025

Can a trust be modified to remove a beneficiary?

I am the trustee of a family trust, and one of the beneficiaries has engaged in behavior that is detrimental to the trust and its purpose, including misusing trust assets and refusing to cooperate with other beneficiaries. I am concerned about the negative impact this beneficiary's actions are having on the trust, and I would like to know if it is possible to modify the trust to remove this beneficiary and distribute their share to the remaining beneficiaries.

Tanasia T.

Answered Jul 18, 2025

As the Trustee, you have a fiduciary responsibility to manage and protect trust assets, so it is good on you that you are wanting to take action. However, what you are able to do largely depends on the type of trust (revocable or irrevocable) and the explicit terms of the trust. Generally, a revocable trust may be modified by the settlor at any time. So, if you are the trustee and also the settlor, you have the inherent authority to make modifications to the beneficiaries. If it is an irrevocable trust, it may be modified with the consent of all parties (beneficiaries including the beneficiary that you want removed) or by order of the Court.

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Trusts

Trust

Washington

Asked on Jul 6, 2024

Can a trustee be held personally liable for the debts of a trust?

Can a trustee be held personally liable for the debts of a trust? I recently became the trustee of my late father's trust, which includes significant financial assets. However, the trust also has outstanding debts that exceed its assets, and I am concerned about my personal liability in case the creditors come after me for repayment. I want to understand my legal obligations and potential risks as a trustee in this situation.

Merry K.

Answered Jul 9, 2024

As long as you do everything "by the book" (good record-keeping, etc) you have no personal liability in regards to debt/obligations of your father's estate, including the trust. Here's the gist for Washington State: You're protected from personal liability as long as you're acting as the trustee and not doing anything outside the scope of your authority or behaving negligently. You need to manage the trust's assets and debts according to the trust document and the law. If you mess up here, there could be some risk of liability. Always make it clear that you're acting as the trustee and not in a personal capacity. This helps keep the lines clear, so creditors and others know you're acting on behalf of the trust. If you mismanage the trust or engage in any kind of misconduct, you could be held personally liable for any losses that result. If the trust's debts are greater than its assets, you'll need to prioritize paying off those debts before distributing anything to the beneficiaries. You might also need to: Pay Debts: Use the trust’s assets to settle any outstanding debts. Talk to Creditors: Let the creditors know about the trust's financial situation and try to work out payment plans or settlements if necessary. If you're worried about personal liability or need help managing the trust's debts, it might be a good idea to talk to an attorney who specializes in trust and estate law. They can give you specific advice and help make sure you're doing everything by the book. Most trusts list a first, second, and third choice of trustee. If that's the situation with your father's trust, you can ask to work with the other people listed, or ask them to take responsibility instead of you. However, your father named you for a reason, as his first choice. After I answer certain Contracts Counsel questions, I'm sometimes asked to bid on a project. Please be aware that my schedule does not allow me to take on your matter, should you need help. One way to find attorneys in this field, in addition to Contracts Counsel, is through this organization: naela.org Best wishes, Merry

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