Trustee Series:

Answering Common Trustee Concerns

You will undoubtedly have plenty of questions as a first-time Trustee, and believe us when we say you are not alone. After all, no two Trusts are created equal, and the intricacies of the roles bestowed upon Trustee A may be nowhere close to what Trustee B must take on to avoid common mistakes, manage unique family dynamics, and accurately carry out the intent of the Trust.

Simply put, being a Trustee is confusing. Since estate planning guidance is our specialty, our goal with this ongoing series of articles is to help Trustees understand their role, identify what needs to be done, and guide them through the nuances of the job.

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Trustee Series:

What Should I NOT Do as a Trustee?

There are plenty of things you should be doing when you accept the role of a Trustee of a Trust. For instance, you should stay organized from the start, make decisions prudently and responsibly, document everything, and, of course, take your role and responsibilities seriously. These responsibilities and other “to-dos” are typically discussed at length, and most of them feel like no-brainers. That said, very little has been said about what you should NOT do as a Trustee.

You would think that knowing what not to do should come naturally, even for a first-time Trustee. However, anyone who has been a Trustee before will tell you that could not be further from the truth.

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Leigh Hilton Launches New Book,

What Your Family Should Know If Something Happens to You

The latest book compassionately prepares grieving families and furthers Hilton’s mission of education and practical advice.

Leigh Hilton, an award-winning estate planning and elder law attorney who has compassionately served Denton and surrounding communities for over 30 years, is excited to announce the release of her latest book, What Your Family Should Know If Something Happens to You. Adding to what is already an impressive list of titles Hilton has written, the latest entry is a practical, easy-to-read guide that sets aside the legalities of traditional legal documents—such as wills and trusts—for a brief moment and focuses on additional documents and other valuable tools that can prepare family members for the legal, economic, practical, and emotional consequences one must face when you have passed away or can no longer make important decisions.

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog.

Call Leigh Hilton PLLC today!!

Having a competent estate planner in your corner will help you and your family navigate the often overwhelming waters that come with protecting everything you own and everyone you love. That is our job, and we would like to think we do it better than anyone else. Please call Leigh Hilton PLLC, tel. 940-387-8800, so that we can help ensure you and your family are taken care of in the best way possible.

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Leigh Hilton has helped over 8,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has also helped over 600 families implement the plans that she has prepared after the death of a loved one and helped over 2,400 families implement the plans prepared by other attorneys. She is the author of the books “Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die” and “What Your Spouse Should Know if Something Happens to You”  and a frequent speaker. She has given over 700 speeches to various organizations and groups. She would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how to protect your family.