Yes, you can be the trustee of your trust, or you can have a trusted family member be the trustee. But that’s not a course we would recommend. Some very important reasons to let us be trustee of your trust are:
To gain access to professional management of your assets.
To have someone available to stand in your financial shoes should illness or incapacity strike.
To provide financial support for your loved ones during your lifetime and beyond.
To put all the chores of trust administration into experienced hands.
To provide objectivity in carrying out your final wishes and keep negative family dynamic issues to a minimum.