Definition of TRUSTEE: (noun) / one who acts on behalf of a trust; one who holds legal title to the assets of a trust

The Trustee is in charge of administering the trust, including investing trust assets, keeping records, and making distributions.  The Trustee has a fiduciary obligation to the Beneficiaries, meaning that the Trustee must act in the best interest of the Beneficiaries.

Daniel R. Antonelli
Representing trust & estate clients with an emphasis on estate litigation in the New York City Metro Area.