Trust & Fiduciary Services

Fiduciary ServicesYou are making a wise move when you decide to craft your estate plan. You made decisions about your asset distributions and selected your beneficiaries. 

But now you must answer this key question: Who will you choose to be your trustee or executor? 

In other words: When you die or if you become incapacitated, who do you think could manage your finances or estate in the same way you would want?

At first this may seem like an easy question to answer. But there are considerations that may make your selection more difficult.

  • Family members or loved ones may feel overwhelmed with an already busy life

  • You may trust someone with the job, but they might not be the best manager of money or they may lack the skills to carry out your wishes

  • There may be conflict when choosing one family member over another

Serving as a Trustee or Executor

As trust and estate planning attorneys, we are particularly trained in the nuances of trust and estate law and the many fiduciary duties that must be adhered to.

We understand when discretion may be exercised, the obligation to invest money prudently, and the importance of communication with the beneficiaries.

We also make sure

  1. the terms of the trust are clear and are adhered to
  2. that the beneficiaries receive what they are due
  3. that income tax returns and required accountings for the trust are filed on time and are accurate
  4. and, most importantly, that your intent in creating the trust is achieved
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an appropriate fiduciary to oversee that your estate planning wishes are carried out properly and the way you wish.  But also, keep in mind that we can shoulder this responsibility for you by assuming the role of trustee or executor as well.  If you need some assistance getting your estate plan and fiduciary choices in order, contact us today. We'd be happy to help.

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