Houston Texas Breach of Fiduciary Duty Attorney

A fiduciary has a legal responsibility to act with the utmost integrity and honesty in upholding their beneficiary's interests. Fiduciary responsibility applies to trustees of estates, money management on the part of certain financial institutions, and insurance agents, among others. The Massey Law Firm represents clients in cases involving a breach of fiduciary responsibility in cases involving money mismanagement, fraud, and failure of full disclosure. Since violations of fiduciary responsibility on the part of trustees is almost always denied, your lawyer Dwaine M. Massey consults forensic accountants, hand writing experts, financial experts, and other professionals in uncovering what happened and when.

If your trust, insurance agent, of financial banking institution has violated its fiduciary responsibility, contact attorney Dwaine M. Massey today and schedule a consultation to discuss your case.

Duties of a Fiduciary - Understanding What's Involved

In general, a fiduciary is responsible for the following in regard to their beneficiary:

• A fiduciary cannot act as a dual agent without disclosing this fact.
• Fiduciaries must act with integrity in performing their duties.
• A fiduciary must take the utmost care in adhering to the professional standards of their profession while making sure the beneficiary is afforded a maximum level of protection and information.
• Fiduciaries must act in the interest of their principal, providing full disclosure in order to avoid any misrepresentation or fraud.
• A fiduciary cannot subordinate the interests of the principal to their own. Any actions that would be considered counter to the interests of the principal should be disclosed to them and their consent obtained.

Assessing Harm

While each case if different, a violation of fiduciary responsibility in cases involving trusts -- especially special needs trusts -- can leave the beneficiary without much needed financial support. As your lawyer, Dwaine M. Massey works with economists in determining the impact of financial mismanagement to his clients. Since most trusts and conservatorships and guardianships require an annual report, uncovering violations of fiduciary responsibility often involves a pattern of behavior. Once the amount of money lost is determined through a careful review of a fund's financials, Mr. Massey's office determines the value of harm projected over time in terms of lost earnings and lost capital.

Contact the Massey Law Firm Today

To schedule a consultation and discuss your case, contact attorney Dwaine M. Massey today. He will assess your case and determine how and when to begin an investigation involving your losses.