Episode

What You Need to Know About Corporate Trustees

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The Death Readiness Podcast: Not your dad’s estate planning podcast

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Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

Michael thought he had done everything right. He created a revocable trust, avoided probate, and named a neutral third party to serve as trustee after his death. But when the corporate trustee declined to serve, his family spent fourteen years trying to untangle the consequences. In this episode, Jill explains what corporate trustees do, why they sometimes say no, and how to make sure your estate plan works not just on paper, but in real life.