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Fiduciary
A person who has a legal responsibility to advise or make decisions for someone else.
With respect to Estate planning and Probate law, these individuals a "fiduciary duty" to the deceased or surviving family.
Typically, they are a(n):
With respect to Estate planning and Probate law, these individuals a "fiduciary duty" to the deceased or surviving family.
Typically, they are a(n):
- Executor, appointed by a Last Will & Testament, who's responsibel to settle the Estate
- Probate Attorney, hired by a surviving family to help with legal matters of the Estate
- Trustee, selected to help manage Assets of a Trust