Celebrity Estates: Anne Heche and the Roles of Trustees and Administrators in an Estate

Anne Heche was an actress known for her roles in a variety of genres in film, television and theater, receiving numerous accolades. On her tragic death in August 2022, Heche’s son Homer and her former partner James Tupper fought in court over who would be her estate administrator and guardian of her youngest son Atlas.  In this episode, David Lenok is joined by Benazeer “Benny” Roshan, Partner at Greenberg Glusker, in differentiating the roles of trustee and administrator for an estate. They focus on how the court typically handles such roles and what their respective responsibilities and duties are. Benny discusses: The benefits and detriments of probate; Who should be an executor or a trustee; The difference in responsibilities between trustees and administrators for estates; And more Connect With Benny Roshan: LinkedIn: Benny Roshan Greenberg Glusker Connect With David Lenok: [email protected]  WealthManagement.com LinkedIn: David Lenok LinkedIn: Informa About Our Guest: For over 15 years, Benny has successfully represented a wide range of fiduciaries and beneficiaries in disputes involving trusts, fiduciary appointments, accountings, removal, and surcharge. Benny is recognized by Chambers and Partners in their High Net Worth Guide for 2021 and 2022. In 2018, the Daily Journal named Benny one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in the State of California.