When establishing a trust, you need to give serious thought to choosing your successor trustee—the person who will administer your trust once you’re no longer able to do so. This individual ideally should be:
● Someone you trust implicitly.
● Someone who is organized, responsible and meticulous.
● Someone who can remain steadfast to your wishes in the face of family disagreements and other disputes regarding the trust.
That said, even the most capable, well-intentioned successor trustees can make mistakes when managing affairs.
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