Trust administration is the process of managing and settling a trust after the passing of the grantor (the person who created the trust). It involves collecting assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the trusts assets according to the grantor’s wishes. If you were the appointed as the successor trustee, then you have fiduciary obligations to the beneficiaries, and a lot of legal steps to take in the management of the trust and trust assets. Trust administration has a lot of work, but it is preferred to probate because the process is more private, funds can be accessed quicker and legal costs are reduced. Without a knowledgeable attorney, this process can be riddled with potential pitfalls and legal complexities.