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Will and trustee question

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AInightingale · Today 18:11

I've already asked AI this question but it can be wildly wrong so I'll ask a human!

If there is only one executor of an estate and there are minor beneficiaries, and the will does not nominate trustees for those children, is the executor solely responsible for opening and maintaining the trusts? An executor cannot appoint a trustee unless the will states this - is this correct?

UK. Minor's father is also a beneficiary.

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prh47bridge · Today 19:18

Yes, the executor holds the legacies as trustee until the children reach 18.

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