Left in the Dark About a Trust or Estate? You’re Not Alone l Berk Brief

By Kent Berk on September 15th, 2025 in

Sarah’s husband passed away, leaving a trust to care for her. But weeks later, the trustee hadn’t responded to emails, hadn’t sent an accounting, and hadn’t communicated. Sarah wondered—am I overreacting? She’s not. In Arizona, trustees and personal representatives have a legal obligation to keep beneficiaries informed. In this Berk Brief, Kent Berk explains your rights when estate or trust fiduciaries go silent—and what you can do about it. You have the right to:

• Request inventories, accountings, and information
• File a petition to compel communication or an accounting
• Ask the court to remove the fiduciary if necessary

Watch the video below to learn more!

Delays, silence, and missing information are red flags—especially when they involve money, property, or control. Need help enforcing your rights as a beneficiary? Call 480.607.7900