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Choosing the right executor or trustee is crucial as they manage and distribute your assets, ensuring your wishes are honored and the process is smooth. Selecting the right person to oversee your will or trust requires careful consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACTEC Fellows Lorraine Cavataio<\/a> and Stacy Singer<\/a> clarify the duties of an executor or trustee, traits to look for when selecting an individual(s) executor or trustee and when to consider a corporate trustee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lorraine Cavataio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Stacy Singer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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