Can a court appoint a professional trustee? | NC

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Q: Can a court appoint a professional trustee if the current trustee is not acting in the beneficiary's best interests? A: Yes — a court can remove a trustee who is not following the trust, not keeping the beneficiary informed, or refusing distributions without a valid reason under the trust terms. If the trustee is adding conditions that are not in the trust, giving incomplete accountings, or…