executor Archives – The Heritance Lawyers (Formerly Hermance Law)

The Difference Between an Executor, Trustee, and Guardian

by Ivonn Ayala | Dec 29, 2025 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Planning, executor, trustee, 2026

In California estate planning, executors, trustees, and guardians serve very different legal roles—and confusing them can lead to costly mistakes. Executors manage wills and probate, trustees manage trusts, and guardians care for minor children or incapacitated...

Choosing the Right Executor or Trustee in California | Ventura Estate Planning

by Crista Hermance | Aug 5, 2025 | Trust administration, executor

Selecting an executor or trustee is one of the most important decisions in your estate planning process. Executors handle your estate through the probate court, while trustees manage assets held in a trust. Both roles carry significant responsibility—requiring...

The Difference Between an Executor, Trustee, and Guardian

Choosing the Right Executor or Trustee in California | Ventura Estate Planning

Recent Posts