Yes, a trustee can be sued for breaching their duties — especially if their actions resulted in financial harm to the trust or its assets.
However, suing a trustee typically requires substantial evidence of wrongdoing. For instance, if you suspect the trustee of stealing from the trust, you generally would need bank statements, receipts or other documentation to support your claim.
Legal action against a trustee may seek to suspend, remove or surcharge them. If their misconduct caused significant losses, you might also be able to recover damages and impose a surcharge to hold them financially liable.
