What is the term for an individual who has control over property in trust?

• A. Prosecution's Case
• B. Trustee
• C. Tort
• D. Private Property Traffic Law Enforcement

Answer: (B)

In a trust arrangement, the person who controls the property is the trustee. The trustee holds legal title to the trust assets and administers them according to the terms of the trust document, for the benefit of the beneficiaries. The trustee’s duties are fiduciary in nature: act in good faith, manage and invest prudently, avoid conflicts of interest, and distribute income or principal as the trust specifies, while keeping thorough records. The beneficiaries hold the beneficial interest but do not control the assets themselves.

Other options don’t fit this scenario. The prosecution’s case refers to a criminal proceeding, not someone who manages property in a trust. A tort is a civil wrong causing harm, not a role in managing trust assets. Private property traffic law enforcement describes a law enforcement function, not an individual who controls property in a trust.