Estate Planning attorneys balance competing interests when helping clients decide who they should name as personal representative and trustee. Some of the factors that a client needs to consider are the nominee’s responsibility, financial savvy, and temperament. These factors influence the fiduciary’s ability to pay debts, expenses, claims, negotiate on behalf of the estate, and to conclude the administration of the estate or trust. While many individuals consider acting in this capacity a great honor, the role comes with serious implications, including personal liability for failure to pay taxes. Read on to learn more.
Dennis P. Lee is the founder and president of Lee Law Office. He graduated from Creighton University and then received his law degree from the Creighton University School of Law. While in law school he was a staff editor of the Creighton Law Review.
Latest posts by Dennis P.Lee (see all)
- What Happens When You Don’t Trust Your Trustee – Part II - March 29, 2023
- What Happens When You Don’t Trust Your Trustee – Part I - February 10, 2023
- The Importance of Having an Estate Plan - January 16, 2023
