My sister just died and left me as the trustee for my 12-year-old nephew’s $100,000 inheritance. It’s a lot of responsibility — what do I do first?

One of Caroline’s first responsibilities as a trustee is to make sure she complies with IRS rules. If the trust is a new one ...
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How Does Fiduciary Responsibility Apply to Real Estate?

Fiduciary duty requires real estate agents to act in the best interest of their client. This includes giving honest advice, protecting confidential information and making decisions that benefit the ...
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Fiduciary duty: Meaning, types and examples

Fiduciary duty obligates a professional to act in the client’s best interests. This can apply to financial advisors, attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals. Fiduciary duty is legally ...

Court of Chancery Declines to Extend 'Brophy' Insider Trading Claim to Investor With a Board Designee

In the case of an investor with a board designee, the Court of Chancery in Witmer clarified that it must be both.
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Shareholder-employees who report violations of their fiduciary duties may be protected whistleblowers

The shareholders of closely held businesses are often some of the key employees of those businesses. Unlike at-will employees, shareholder-employees are entitled to fiduciary duties. These heightened ...
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How Honest Financial Advisors Should Disclose Their Fees

Key Points ・Financial advisor fees still vary widely: from under 0.30% at digital robo-advisors to 1% or more at traditional ...

Hensley & Krueger, PLLC Wins Six-Figure Recovery in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case

HOUSTON, TX, October 14, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Hensley & Krueger, PLLC, a Houston probate litigation firm, recovered a ...

Nelson Mullins Can't Escape Claims It Created a Conflict of Interest Involving Newly Hired Attorney

A Colorado inventor claims that she was dropped by her attorney in a IP case against a Nelson Mullins client, as he sought to ...