NORVELL TWP., MI – A Norvell Township trustee has stepped into the supervisor role and now the township is looking to fill a vacant trustee position. The township board late last month appointed ...

Maybe a friend or a relative has recently passed away and you just received a communication informing you that you have been named as a trustee. You have no idea what this role entails, and you feel ...

A trustee is the individual appointed to administer assets or property for the benefit of a third party. A trustee could be appointed for the purpose of bankruptcy, a charity or certain kinds of ...

Choosing a trustee to manage your estate when you are gone is an important decision, and one that should not be taken lightly. Depending on the type of trust you are creating, the trustee will be in ...

Bottomline, being the trustee carries genuine responsibility. It does not signify you owe the debts, however, or that you ...

Establishing a trust as part of your financial plan is something you might consider if you have extensive assets or simply want a measure of control over how those assets are managed after you’re gone ...

An essential aspect of estate planning is the Trustee, who will be tasked to carry out wishes. This is such an important role that potential Trustees are usually asked if they would be willing to take ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a managing director and senior wealth strategist for CIBC Private Wealth Management. A trust is an arrangement whereby one ...

Acting as a trustee, in an individual capacity, carries with it risks and responsibilities that need to be understood by anyone stepping into that role. Trustees can be held personally liable for ...