Episode 7: Choosing Your Executor, Trustee and Power Agents

Episode 7 — Choosing Your Executor, Trustee, and Power Agent

Selecting the right people to carry out your estate plan can be just as important as the documents themselves. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains the distinct roles of executors, trustees, and agents under powers of attorney—and why choosing the wrong person can create delays, conflict, and costly mistakes. Learn what qualities actually matter when making these decisions, common pitfalls families encounter, and when it may make sense to consider a professional or corporate fiduciary. This episode provides practical guidance to help you choose the right decision-makers before a crisis occurs.