Who is responsible for handling the trust assets if the grantor becomes incapacitated?

The designated trustee or guardian is responsible for handling the trust assets if the grantor becomes incapacitated. In a trust arrangement, the grantor typically appoints a trustee who is responsible for managing the trust assets according to the terms of the trust document. When the grantor becomes incapacitated, the trustee's role becomes critical as they continue to oversee the trust's management, ensuring that the assets are protected, maintained, and distributed in accordance with the grantor's wishes outlined in the trust.

This appointed trustee has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and carry out the directives of the trust, which includes making necessary decisions about the trust assets, paying any outstanding debts or obligations of the trust, and ensuring compliance with legal and tax responsibilities. Since this individual or entity is explicitly chosen by the grantor to take on these responsibilities, they are the most appropriate person to manage the assets during the grantor's incapacity.

In contrast, others mentioned in the options, such as the Attorney General's office, may intervene in specific legal matters (e.g., when there are concerns about the mismanagement of a trust), but they do not actively manage trust assets. Similarly, while beneficiaries may have vested interests in the trust,