Trust administration is a process which can be triggered after a death if the deceased person (called a decedent) created a trust. Trusts are often created as part of estate planning in order to make it possible for assets to transfer outside of the probate process. The trust administration process can be both quicker and easier than probate, so heirs can inherit faster.

 

However, there are still certain steps which must be taken during trust administration to officially transfer assets to the new property owners. Although trust administration is an easier process than probate in most circumstances, this does not mean it is without complications and it does not mean that trustees and beneficiaries should go without legal representation. 

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