{"id":1428,"date":"2023-08-21T13:20:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T20:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/probate\/?page_id=1428"},"modified":"2024-05-01T15:21:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:21:07","slug":"scottsdale-trust-administration-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/probate\/scottsdale\/scottsdale-trust-administration-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottsdale Trust Administration Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scottsdale’s Premier Trust Administration Lawyer<\/h2>\n

When a person dies, his or her estate is administered by a chosen fiduciary. If the person created a trust while they were still living, they appointed a trustee to manage their assets after their death. A trustee acts as the legal owner of trust assets and is responsible for handling tax filings for the trust, handling all assets in the trust, and distributing the assets to beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust.<\/p>\n

Due to the complexity of trust administration in Arizona, many trustees seek the legal assistance of a reputable Scottsdale trust administration attorney. If your loved one recently passed and you need help managing his or her trust, contact the experienced probate team at JacksonWhite about our comprehensive trust administration services.<\/p>\n

Trustees and the Duties of Trust Administration<\/h2>\n

A trustee is a person who acts as a custodian for assets held within a trust. Trustees are responsible for managing and administering the finances of a trust according to the grantor\u2019s wishes. It is the trustee\u2019s duty to ensure that he or she acts in the best interest of the trust.<\/p>\n

To adhere to the trust\u2019s instructions and comply with applicable laws, a trustee may be required to do one or more of the following:<\/p>\n