I wish to verify that my father's will is factual because I suspect foul play?
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A will becomes a public document when it is filed in court as part of the probate process. I suggest contacting the clerk of courts at the probate court of the county where the deceased resided. A trust document, however, does not necessarily need to be filed in court and may be private. Some states allow a notice of trust or related document to be filed at the courthouse, so you may try calling the courthouse (ask for the Probate Division) to see if the trust was filed at the courthouse.
The following is an Iowa statute;
633A.4502 Breach of trust — actions.
To remedy a breach of trust which has occurred or may occur, a
beneficiary or cotrustee of the trust may request the court to do any of
the following:
1. Compel the trustee to perform the trustee's duties.
2. Enjoin the trustee from committing a breach of trust.
3. Compel the trustee to redress a breach of trust by payment of money or
otherwise.
4. Appoint a receiver or temporary trustee to take possession of the
trust property and administer the trust.
5. Remove the trustee.
6. Reduce or deny compensation to the trustee.
7. Subject to section 633A.4603, nullify an act of the trustee, impose an
equitable lien or a constructive trust on trust property, or trace trust
property wrongfully disposed of and recover the property or its proceeds.
8. Order any other appropriate relief.