Use a successor trustee to keep your trust intact

A successor trustee is the person who will step into your shoes if you become incapable of managing your trust's affairs. Here is what you need to know about this important role.

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updated September 1, 2023 · 5min read


Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.

by Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.

Freelance writer and editor Michelle Kaminsky, Esq. has been working with LegalZoom since 2004. She earned a Jur...

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