{"id":14731,"date":"2026-05-20T20:42:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasseidman.com\/?p=14731"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:42:51","slug":"the-mystery-of-the-family-trusts-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasseidman.com\/?p=14731","title":{"rendered":"THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY TRUSTS PART 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To whom it may concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, I was advised that I was a beneficiary named in a number of family trusts. In 2015, I attempted to receive information about these trusts via a trustee, but was referred by the trustee to the attorney whom I believe was responsible for drafting the trust documents (but not necessarily the person responsible for fulfilling my requests). Feeling as though I was getting the run-around, I did not follow up at that time. Suffice it to say, I never received any copies of the trust documents or any accountings therefor, nor have I ever received any distributions from the trusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following my father\u2019s death in July 2024, I renewed my efforts to learn about the trusts. The trustee originally managing the trusts wrote that his duties had been taken over by \u201creplacement trustees.\u201d My father\u2019s second wife did not reply to my letter to her, but instead I received correspondence from her attorney (the original trust attorney) who states that he represents her and claims I am not a beneficiary of any trusts. Meanwhile, my one sister Liz ignored my email wherein I asked her what she knew about the trusts, and my other sister Ruth wrote that she knew nothing about any trusts. I have never received any notifications that any of the trusts have ever been liquidated or that I have ever been removed as a beneficiary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me be up front about the fact that my father and I had been functionally estranged for almost three decades. His second spouse and I do not like each other. My relationships with my siblings are presently nonexistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wish to ascertain (compel disclosure, if necessary) my status with respect to the trusts and whether there is evidence of trustee malfeasance.
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Relevant parties: Trusts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trusts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

David H. Stoll Declaration of Trust dated May 28, 1992 (Father of Muriel; David is deceased)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia C. Stoll Declaration of Trust dated May 28, 1992 (Mother of Muriel; Julia is deceased)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irving Seidman Living Trust dated October 6, 2010 (Father of Beneficiaries; Irving is deceased as of July 4, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muriel E. Seidman Living Trust dated October 6, 2010 (Second wife of Irving)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former appointed trustee (2011-?)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayne Aaron, Esq. (distant cousin of Muriel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 Oxford Road, Scarsdale, NY  10583<\/p>\n\n\n\n

917-941-5848<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the_aarons@yahoo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneficiaries <\/strong>(presumed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Seidman (me)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruth Oglesby (my sister)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

501 N Alfred St, W Hollywood, CA 90048<\/p>\n\n\n\n

213-399-3930<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ruthoglesby@pacbell.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Seidman (my sister)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1412 Bruce Ave, Glendale, CA 91202<\/p>\n\n\n\n

818-414-6151<\/p>\n\n\n\n

lizseidman@mac.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original trust attorney (now representing Muriel)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Tannenbaum, Esq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 304, W Palm Beach, FL 33409<\/p>\n\n\n\n

561-471-1406<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surviving Trustee and\/or Grantor\/Settlor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muriel Seidman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

401 Lake Shore Dr, #404, Lake Park, FL 33403<\/p>\n\n\n\n

561-842-8963<\/p>\n\n\n\n

irvmuriel@aol.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THOMAS L. SEIDMAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

201 I STREET, SW, # 103 WASHINGTON, DC\u00a0 20024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TELEPHONE (HOME): 202-484-4846<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-MAIL: TLSONLINE@GMAIL.COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 16, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayne Aaron, Esq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 Oxford Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scarsdale NY  10583<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re:       <\/p>\n\n\n\n

David H. Stoll Declaration of Trust dated May 28, 1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia C. Stoll Declaration of Trust dated May 28, 1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irving Seidman Living Trust dated October 6, 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muriel E. Seidman Living Trust dated October 6, 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Mr. Aaron:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a named beneficiary of each of the above-captioned trusts, and it is my understanding that you have taken on the fiduciary appointment as trustee under each of these trusts. I am writing at this time to request full copies of the trust instruments (including any schedules or attachments), a listing of the assets and investments contained in each trust, and a statement of their most recent market valuations, or the portions of each of the aforesaid requests to which I am legally entitled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please mail these documents to me at the address above. A brief acknowledgement of your receipt of this letter sent to me at the e-mail address above would also be appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas L. Seidman

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