Professional Fiduciary

Also called: Court-Appointed Fiduciary, Professional Trustee

Manages the money and affairs of people who can no longer manage them, often appointed by a court.

A day in the life

You pay an elderly client's bills, visit her care home, sell her house to fund her care and report every dollar to the court.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$80k
High
$140k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; licensed in some states (California, Arizona); NGA certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Finance, Social Work, Gerontology.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Growing as the population ages.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Court appointments, caring for vulnerable people and legal accountability keep this role firmly human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Personal finance, Business law, Psychology, Accounting.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2052.

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