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June
Choosing someone to administer your estate may be a daunting task. This person is known as a fiduciary or someone who is legally obligated to act in your interest. After you thoughtfully set up your trust and the stipulations for taking care of your loved ones financially, you will need someone to act in your behalf to see it through. He or she will be responsible for continued management of the trust and/or distribution to the beneficiaries. The trustee will consult with the beneficiaries about periodic checks issued from the trust, expenses to be paid and permissible withdrawals against the principal. Here are some considerations for selecting the right person for the job.
