In Florida, when creating a will, a personal representative is nominated to manage or settle an estate. In some states, this role is called an executor. When creating a trust, a trustee is nominated to manage the trust. Both a personal representative and a trustee are considered a fiduciary–a person who maintains a relationship of trust with one or more parties and is held to the highest standard under Florida law. A fiduciary has many responsibilities, including a legal obligation to act in a trustworthy and honest manner on behalf of, and in the best interest of, the party or parties represented, setting aside any personal motivations. Fiduciaries can include family members, attorneys, professional advisors, trust companies, banks, investment managers, guardians, or anyone trusted with such responsibility. 

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