If you’ve ever found yourself blindsided because a trustee or executor sold off assets without telling you, you’re not alone. In this episode of Gavels Down, Voices Up, I’m sharing the real-life story of a client who found out on Facebook that his father’s house was for sale—and what we did to stop it.

I’ll explain your legal rights as a beneficiary, what you can do to take action immediately, and why moving quickly can make all the difference. You’ll also hear practical legal tools like notices of proposed action, lis pendens, and injunctions that help put the brakes on a trustee gone rogue.

Remember, you deserve transparency. Even if you weren’t named as trustee or executor, you still have a right to information—and the law is there to back you up.

• What to do when you discover a secret sale
• Steps you can take to freeze assets before they disappear
• When to go to court for emergency orders
• Trustee obligations and what happens if they breach their duty
• Why you can (and should) fight for your inheritance

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Trustee Selling Property Without Notice?

01:30 – What trustees and executors must do for beneficiaries

03:10 – Real-life example: discovering a home was sold online

04:50 – Red flags to look out for

06:30 – Steps to take immediately if a trustee goes rogue

08:10 – Injunctions and lis pendens explained

10:20 – How to demand information and an accounting

12:10 – Petitioning the probate court for trustee removal

13:50 – Why you need to act fast—and what happens if you wait

15:00 – Final thoughts: protecting your inheritance and your rights

If you’re feeling lost, angry, or betrayed, I hope this episode reminds you that you have power. Let’s protect what’s yours before it’s too late.

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