Trustee vs. Executor: Key Differences and Roles in Estate Planning Explained

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Trustee vs. Executor: Key Differences and Roles in Estate Planning Explained // What’s the difference between a trustee and an executor? That’s a common question I get. Part of estate planning includes choosing trusted people to make sure everything goes smoothly and your wishes are honored when you die. Two important helpers in this process are the trustee and the executor. While these roles might seem similar, they actually have very different jobs. In this video, estate planning lawyer Edmund Yan will share with you what a trustee and an executor do, how they’re different, and why it’s important to pick the right person for each role.

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00:00 - Intro
00:42 - What You’ll Learn Today
01:15 - What Is Estate Planning?
02:27 - Who Is a Trustee?
04:24 - What Does a Trustee Do?
06:26 - Who Is a Executor?
08:17 - What Does an Executor Do?
09:45 - How Are a Trustee and Executor Different?
11:40 - How to Pick a Trustee
13:11 - How to Pick an Executor
13:53 - Can a Trustee and Executor Be Paid?
14:41 - Common Questions (FAQs)
14:48 - Can one person be both the trustee and executor?
15:52 - Does an executor need permission from a court?
16:10 - What if the person picked doesn’t want the job?
17:17 - Can a family member be the trustee?
17:26 - What happens if the trustee or executor makes a mistake? If
17:53 - Do both roles have to pay taxes?
18:15 - Final Thoughts
18:36 - Watch the Free Living Trust Class
19:17 - Prayer
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Attorney Edmund Yan is on a mission to empower you and every homeowner in America (regardless of your budget) to make your own trust that actually works and actually protects your house and family from probate court.

Join Edmund in this free class as he reveals secrets that other lawyers don't want you to know... because after watching this class, many of you will be able to do it yourself without dipping into your savings to hire a lawyer to do it. Due to Edmund's demanding schedule, this free class is for a limited-time only, so click the link below to watch now before this class is no longer offered:

http://www.FreeTrustClass.com

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About Attorney Edmund Yan:

Hi, Edmund here. I’ve helped hundreds of clients design a meaningful future and leave a legacy of love. Because of my dedication to my clients, I’ve received many humbling awards, including:
🏆 Awarded 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney (AIOLC)
🏆 Clients' Choice Award (Avvo)
🏆 Voted in the top 2.5% of estate planning attorneys under 40 years old for 7 straight years (Super Lawyers Rising Star)

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