A Trust Committee is a group of individuals appointed under the terms of the trust to perform oversight or decision-making functions that would otherwise be vested in a single trust protector. Instead of assigning authority to one person, the grantor divides responsibilities among multiple committee members who must act by majority, supermajority, or unanimous consent, depending on the trust’s terms. This structure may be chosen when the grantor wants broader perspectives, built-in accountability, or additional checks and balances to ensure that no single person holds excessive power over long-term trust administration.
