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Executor and Trustee Roles

5/6/2025

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The ABA provides a comprehensive overview for individuals assuming fiduciary roles after someone's death. Here's a summary of key points:

1. Understanding Your Role
Executor (Personal Representative): Manages the decedent's estate, ensuring debts are paid and assets are distributed as per the will or state law if intestate.
Trustee: Administers a trust, managing and distributing assets according to the trust's terms.
Fiduciary Duty: Both roles require acting in the best interest of beneficiaries, adhering to legal and ethical standards.

2. Reviewing the Will and or Trust
Understand beneficiaries, distribution guidelines and fiduciary appointment.

3. Taking Control of Assets
Identifying and valuing assets.

4. Settling Debts
Paying outstanding debts.

5. Distributing Assets
Distribute assets as specified in the Will or Trust.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate-planning/guidelines-individual-executors-trustees/

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Probate

7/31/2024

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"Probate is the formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries." Learn more about the process here:
https://www.americanbar.org/.../estate.../probate-process/
#TennesseeEstatePlanning #TennesseeProbate #TennesseeAttorney
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Health Care Directive

5/20/2024

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Do you have a health care directive? Do you know what is is used for and why it is important? It is a legal written document regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Learn more about health care directives here.  
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/living-wills/art-20046303

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​I also have a link to MN, SD, and TN health care directives on my site.
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Estate Planning in the New Year

4/1/2024

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It’s already April! Have you taken care of your estate planning? Check out this article to learn about some things to consider when getting your estate planning documents executed or updated this year.
- Major changes in your finances, health, marital status
- Up to date Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive
- Financial gifts
- Taxes
- Retirement
- Business succession

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#EstatePlanningAttorney #TennesseeEstatePlanning #TennesseeProbate #MinnesotaEstatePlanning #TexasEstatePlanning #SouthDakotaEstatePlanning

https://www.forbes.com/sites/martinshenkman/2023/12/26/estate-plan-in-the-new-year/?sh=7e1d957c5840
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Estate Planning Presentation

3/4/2024

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The Three Things Families Get Wrong About Estate Planning

4/10/2023

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Many clients think estate planning is a "daunting undertaking," is only for the rich and costs a lot of money. However, none of these are necessarily true! Roughly 26% of adult children would rather deal with their parents' estate after they pass than talk about finances when they are still living. Do your loved ones a favor and spend the money now to make their life easier after you pass. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/
10/3-things-most-people-get-wrong-about-estate-planning-advisor-says.html
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Power of Attorney

12/6/2022

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What is a Power of Attorney and how can you benefit from having one? 
​https://beyondthewill.blog/2022/11/16/how-appointing-an-attorney-in-fact-can-benefit-your-life/#page=1
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Comfort

11/18/2022

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There are so many delicious recipes to enjoy this fall. Check out some of these dishes that will make you feel cozy and warm.
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/these-foods-taste-best-in-november/
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Probate

10/27/2022

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https://www.ag.state.mn.us/
consumer/handbooks/probate/CH2.asp
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Wills vs. Trusts

10/4/2022

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What option is best for YOU? Learn more about the difference between Wills and Trusts here: 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcarlson/2019/08/28/wills-vs-trusts-which-is-best-for-you/?sh=6a6492f47abd
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