Trustees 101

A Trustee is a person or entity (for example, a bank) given the responsibility of managing the property for the benefit of another person (beneficiary) according to the Trust terms (instructions) set out by the Trustor (Trust creator).  While a Trustee is not expected...

Executors 101

An executor is named in a Will to manage the decedent’s affairs upon the decedent’s death.  Before naming an executor or agreeing to serve in the role of an executor, there are a few things to you should know.  An executor is given the responsibility of...