In choosing an executor (named in a will), that person’s responsibilities typically end within 13 months of their appointment by the court. In choosing a trustee of a trust, that person’s responsibilities can last for years. What characteristics do you look for in someone when you are considering designating him or her as trustee of your trust, a position that could last for a long time? This article, written by Bill Roberts and posted by Professor Beyer in the Wills, Trusts and Estates blog, helps to clarify the process of choosing a trustee. (Scroll down to article posted on November 24, 2011.)
