TRUST ADMINISTRATION · MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE

Guiding You Through Every Step of Trust Administration

When a loved one passes, managing their trust can feel overwhelming. Nicole Pavlik helps East Tennessee families navigate the process with clarity and compassion.

What Is Trust Administration?

When a loved one passes away, taking on the responsibility of settling their trust can feel overwhelming—especially while navigating grief.

A successor trustee is tasked with managing assets, notifying beneficiaries, settling debts, and distributing property according to the trust’s terms. While living trusts avoid the public probate court process, they still require meticulous legal and financial oversight under Tennessee law.

How We Support You as Successor Trustee

Taking on the role of trustee during a time of loss can be daunting. At Maryville Estate Planning we guide you through every legal requirement so you can fulfill your duties with confidence.

Navigating the Trust Document: Translating legal terms into clear, actionable steps.
Fulfilling Legal Notices: Handling mandatory notifications to beneficiaries and creditors under Tennessee law.
Fulfilling Legal Notices: Managing real estate deeds, title work, and financial account transfers.
Accounting & Inventory: Preparing accurate inventories and tracking estate assets seamlessly.
Final Distributions: Ensuring assets reach beneficiaries smoothly and closing out the trust properly.

Common Challenges Trustees Face

Understanding Your Duties

Trustees face strict legal responsibilities. We help you understand your duties and protect you from personal liability every step of the way.

Managing Real Estate & Property

Retitling property and transferring deeds requires meticulous administrative work. We manage the filings and coordination for you.

Family & Beneficiary Communication

Tensions and misunderstandings can arise easily. We provide objective, document-backed clarity to keep family communication smooth and clear.

Trust Administration Fees

Trust administration is billed by the hour or as a flat fee depending on complexity. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Hourly Rate

$275/hour

For smaller estates or trustees who need guidance on specific tasks.

Flat Fee Packages

Custom Quote

For full administration of an estate from start to finish. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Ready to Protect What Matters Most?

Schedule your free consultation with Nicole today — serving Maryville, Knoxville, and families across East Tennessee.