June 17, 2025

Trust Sales 101: A Collaborative Look at Real Estate and Estate Law

Lee Ann Hitchman, M.B.A., CLPF, Founding and Senior Partner with Hitchman Fiduciaries, Hilton & Hyland's Christian Hose, Luxury Real Estate Director, and Paul Salazar, Estates Director at Compass partnered to create an educational YouTube video, "What Every Trustee Needs to Know: Trust Sales, Risks & Legal Pitfalls." This collaboration was a true win-win: Hilton + Hyland had a chance to engage their market on a meaningful level, and Hitchman Fiduciaries was honored to share insights on a topic that affects many families.

In the video, we explore:

✅ What is a Trust Sale, and how it differs from a traditional sale
✅ The Role of Successor Trustees and Fiduciaries
✅ Legal risks trustees face (and how to protect yourself)
✅ Best practices for choosing a real estate agent during a trust sale
✅ Why communication with beneficiaries is crucial
✅ Real-life stories of trust litigation
 

Whether you're a trustee, a real estate professional, or someone navigating the trust administration process, this resource is packed with useful insights. To see the interview for yourself, please visit Selling Los Angeles Real Estate's YouTube channel here or click below.

To learn more about how Hitchman Fiduciaries can help, please visit our website.