Q: What is the process of adding an additional party to an upcoming trial? this is regarding a trust
I believe I need to motion for a JOINDER OF PARTIES this matter is regarding my fathers Trust where I am now Trustee but the previous Trustee has committed multiple breeches and has yet to be held accountable. How do I make sure he is included in this trial so that his actions are not lost?
A: You will need a NM attorney that handles trust litigation. The complaint/petition, whatever will need to be amended by adding a defendant and a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty, etc. It will be alot of work and you will not be able to do this pro se as the successor trustee.
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