Who Decides Who Serves as Successor Trustee?
When a trust is written, the settlor, or person creating the trust, chooses someone to serve as successor trustee. Often the settlor chooses several people who are named in order.
Pour-Over Wills Might Be the Answer
Pour-Over Wills allows the owner to name only one beneficiary: the Living Trust. This can help make California estate administration easier.
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Resolving Trustee-Beneficiary Tension Can Avoid Litigation
As the trustee of a trust, you may find yourself in a tense relationship with the beneficiaries. It is important to take proper steps to avoid a lawsuit.