If you decide to include a trust as part of your estate planning, you will need to name someone as Trustee.  And we aren’t necessarily talking about your best friend, your neighbor the lawyer, or even your closest relative. Your choice for trustee should be someone you know to be a reasonable, prudent person who will fulfill the duties and obligations involved in carrying out your wishes as specified by the trust, and ensure that the funds involved are distributed properly.  In legal-ese, we call that “trust administration”. The selection of your trustee should be made very carefully.  It can be quite a risk to you, your heirs, and your estate to choose someone who is less than fully committed to following rules.  Your trust administrator has the legal responsibility to carry out all your instructions, as well as satisfying all the state and federal laws that impact the estate. Decisions like selecting a trustee for your estate can seem complicated and overwhelming.  Maybe it’s because I am one, but I believe that the best way to choose a trustee is to first speak with an experienced attorney.  Not only can the right advice ease your mind, but it can also keep you on the correct course toward protecting your assets and looking out for those you love–now and in the future. If you would like to learn more about trusts, naming a trustee, or any other aspect of estate planning, please contact Tatiyants Law P.C. at 818.956.9200. Glendale Location 616 E. Glenoaks Boulevard, Suite 203 Glendale, CA 91207 Sherman Oaks Location 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 900 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403