A successor trustee is the individual named in a trust document to step in as trustee in the event of the original trustee’s death, incapacitation, or resignation. A successor trustee assumes the role of safeguarding the...more
Managing the assets left in a trust is a major responsibility: It’s your job to properly manage and administer trust assets to the letter—or potentially face costly legal consequences. In the instance of a lawsuit, trustee...more
A client recently told me about a conversation he’d had with an institutional co-trustee. The co-trustee was pushing back on the approval of a trustee liability policy. The institutional co-trustee’s reasoning was that most...more
If you have been asked to serve as a trustee, you no doubt have questions about the duties and responsibilities of the role. You also should be clear on your trustee insurance coverage. Unfortunately, some confusion exists...more
Estate planning involves deciding how your assets will be maintained and distributed after your death or in the event you become incapacitated. In addition to your financial wealth, your assets can include your homes,...more