07/31/2026
Legal Word of the Month
Fiduciary (fid-OO-shee-air-ee)
It may sound like a complicated legal term, but the concept is actually pretty simple.
A fiduciary is someone who has a legal duty to act in your best interests, not their own.
For example, if you appoint someone to manage your affairs, handle a trust, or carry out your wishes as part of an estate, they're often acting as a fiduciary. That means they're expected to make decisions honestly, responsibly, and with your best interests in mind.
It's one of those legal words that's much less intimidating once you know what it means!
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