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You must review the instrument that created the trust to determine how a successor trustee must be appointed.

A trust will never fail just because of a lack of a trustee. If the instrument itself does not provide for a determination of a successor trustee, the parties in interest, whether they are present or future beneficiaries or even legitimate creditors of the trust, may apply to the appropriate court for the appointment of such a trustee. The parties may request the appointment of some particular person or entity. The court will generally appoint the requested person but it is not bound by such a request if the suggested person is somehow inappropriate for appointment.

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He or she would likely be buried, after which an executor would dispense with his or her estate according to the will.

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A properly drafted trust instrument has a provision for the appointment of a successor trustee. You need to review the particular trust to determine how to do so.

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A new trustee is appointed. The trust itself may specify who and when this happens. The probate court can also appoint someone.

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When the beneficiary dies does the trustee then own the property in the trust?

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