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Can I serve as my own Trustee of a Revocable Trust?

Updated Jan 7, 2026

You can serve as your own Trustee, but we recommend appointing a Successor Trustee to manage the assets if you become unable to manage them yourself.

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Can I serve as my own Trustee of a Revocable Trust?

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