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10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Trustee Insurance

By Greenpoint Insurance Advisors Serving as a trustee is a significant responsibility that exposes individuals to personal financial risk. Whether you are a professional fiduciary or a family member named in a loved one's estate plan, understanding trustee liability...

Trustee Insurance: The Post-Signing Protection Estate Planning Attorneys Are Missing

How a simple referral reduces your headaches, protects your reputation, and differentiates your practice You draft meticulous trusts. You anticipate contingencies. You guide clients through difficult decisions with care and expertise. Then the documents are signed,...

Greenpoint Insurance Prepares for AI-Driven Trustee Insurance Underwriting

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes underwriting practices across specialty lines. Greenpoint Insurance Advisors, a retail broker specializing in trustee and fiduciary liability coverage through surplus...

What to Expect When Suing a Trustee: A Practical Guide to Trust Litigation

By JB | January 2026 Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Trust litigation is complex and varies significantly by state. Consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before taking any...

Who Sues Trustees in the United States — and Why Trustee Lawsuits Are So Common

Serving as a trustee is often viewed as a position of trust, responsibility, and honor. In practice, it is one of the most legally exposed roles an individual can assume. Across the United States, trustee lawsuits are frequent, emotionally charged, and costly—even...

Trustees Are at High Risk — and Insurance Is Often the Missing Safeguard

Serving as a trustee is often viewed as an honor or a family obligation. In practice, it is a role defined by concentrated responsibility, heightened scrutiny, and long-term accountability. Trustees operate under fiduciary standards that require loyalty, care, and...

The Rise of Trustee Lawsuits: Why Modern Trusts Are More Litigious Than Ever

For decades, serving as a trustee was viewed as a largely administrative role—honoring the grantor’s wishes, managing assets prudently, and distributing funds as directed. Today, that assumption no longer holds. Trustee lawsuits are increasing, and many of them are...

Video for Trustees on How to Avoid Being Sued

This video should be required for anyone who is or contemplating the role of a trustee. Below are the key subjects from the video. Before you say yes to becoming understand the meaning of fiduciary duty. Black's law dictionary defines a fiduciary as One who owes to...

The Thankless and Precarious Job of Being a Trustee

If you have never been asked—or told—that you will serve as a trustee, you may not realize that the request often marks the beginning of one of the most frustrating and underappreciated roles a person can assume. Serving as a trustee is rarely viewed as a job at all,...

Assessing Your Risk Level for Being Sued as a Trustee

Trustee actions or inactions will determine your level of risk for litigation The comparison chart below can help a trustee determine how their behavior and circumstances assess their level of risk for being sued. A level of "low risk" takes the position of using...

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