When you put your assets into a Living Trust, you know that you, as the grantor, maintain full and complete control. You are also the Trustee. As a result, you get to decide what happens with those assets. And because you are the lifetime beneficiary,...
Wondering what you will have to do if someone names you as trustee or what you’re really asking of the person you want to name as trustee? Understanding what the duties and responsibilities of a trustee entail can help make accepting or assigning the role...
Being named as successor trustee is a big responsibility that comes with legal and fiduciary duties. It means you’re in charge of managing someone’s trust after they pass away or become incapacitated. While it may seem straightforward at first, there are several dangerous mistakes that...
Creating a trust is a thoughtful and strategic way to ensure that your assets transfer seamlessly to your beneficiaries. However, one key aspect of building a successful trust is choosing the right trustee. The trustee must safeguard your assets and uphold your wishes when distributing...
Revocable trusts offer many benefits, including protecting your assets and keeping them out of probate. They also allow you to control and access the assets in the trust as well as make other changes at any point during your lifetime. If you've already set up...
Fulfilling the duties of a trustee can feel overwhelming at times. There are many rules to follow and many tasks to carry out if you want to ensure the trust is administered successfully. It can often be difficult to know exactly where to start. We...