Just found out that I am executor and trustee of my mothers will. I already knew I was an executor and understand that role but the trust? It is for my children when the youngest reaches 21and the solicitor's letter is the 1st I heard of it. Can I be made a trustee without being asked? (Mum passed in Dec) and what does it entail. I know i need to meet solicitor but don't even know where to start with this! I am an only child and was expecting it to be straightforward - she never mentioned anything about a trust when she was alive. Her money is in her bank account.