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Tag: trusts and estates

The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector?

A Trust Protector introduces another player into the ecosystem of a Trust. It is a person or entity appointed to safeguard the intentions of a Grantor. They are not a Trustee, but still have powers over the trust.

The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector? October 23, 2023 |  By: Dylan Cooper and Dominique Braggs   What is a Trust? A Trust is a legal entity involving three roles: The Grantor or “Trustor”, the Trustee, and the Beneficiary. The Grantor (the creator of the trust) will give the Trustee the… Continue reading The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector?

Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?

In Virginia, do heirs have the right to file lawsuits on behalf of the estate? In Kittrell v. Fowler, the beneficiaries of a living trust...

Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?   October 4, 2023   |   By: Christopher M. Arakaky   When a decedent passes away, the beneficiaries of his or her last will and testament or living trust have the right to inherit the assets owned by the decedent, subject to the… Continue reading Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?

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