Administering a trust after the grantor’s passing typically involves several steps: The trustee, often appointed by the grantor, gathers and identifies all trust assets. They notify beneficiaries and creditors of the grantor’s death and file necessary tax returns. The trustee manages the trust assets, paying debts and expenses and ultimately distributing assets to beneficiaries according to the trust’s terms and timeline specified by the grantor. The process concludes with the trustee accounting for all transactions and actions taken during the administration. It’s a fiduciary duty to manage the trust prudently and in the best interests of the beneficiaries, ensuring the grantor’s wishes are faithfully executed.