When New Jersey adopted the Uniform Trust Code, in large part in 2016, it seemed to make successor trustee appointments and the filling of vacancies in the role of trustee more efficient, supporting ...

A trustee is responsible for managing and distributing the assets held in a trust. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

If you’ve been appointed as a successor trustee, you likely have some questions about your duties, responsibilities, and any financial risks you might face. This article breaks down the role of the ...

Choosing a trustee to manage your estate when you are gone is an important decision, and one that should not be taken lightly. Depending on the type of trust you are creating, the trustee will be in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. One of the most daunting decisions for an estate planner is determining the ...

What makes someone a professional trustee? Scheme governance requirements are increasingly heavy, and there is a growing trend to recognise the time commitment and responsibility by paying trustees – ...