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Trustee

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Definition: One who holds legal title to property owned by a trust. Responsible for managing, investing, and spending the property owned by the trust for the benefit of the trust beneficiary or beneficiaries. Can be one or more individuals, an institution such as a bank or trust company, or a combination of both.
Also Known As: Fiduciary
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