Trustee
A trustee is a fiduciary.
Executor or Administrator
Executors and Administrators are fiduciaries.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a fiduciary
Duties of a Fiduciary in Texas
- Ensure that all transaction are fair and equitable to the beneficiary.
- Make reasonable use of any confidence the beneficiary places in him.
- Act in the utmost good faith and exercise the most scrupulous honesty toward the beneficiary.
- Place the interest of the beneficiary before his own and not use his position to benefit himself at the expense of the beneficiary.
- Fully and fairly disclose important information to the beneficiary.
Liabilities
A fiduciary has the highest duty recognized by law. If he violates any of his duties, he is liable under the law of those violations. Read more about a fiduciary’s liabilities here.
Robert Ray
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We handle cases all across Texas. Our principal office is in Lantana, Texas (DFW area).
Why Us?
Inheritance disputes involve someone who has taken advantage of the elderly. These cases are complicated and most often, but not always, involve outsiders. We represent you knowing that these inheritance disputes are private and painful family matters. We know this is a stressful time for you. We strive to obtain the quickest and best results possible so that you can get this troubling episode behind you.
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