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By Lane V. Erickson<\/a>, Attorney<\/p>\n

Being named as a Trustee in a Trust for a family member or a close friend may be a great honor but it is also a great responsibility. Just because you are named as a Trustee doesn\u2019t mean that you are required to serve. Before you agree to serve as a Trustee you should be fully informed about what you are being asked to do. To help you become more informed here are 4 questions to ask before you agree to serve:<\/p>\n

1. CAN I READ THE TRUST?<\/p>\n

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