executor vs trustee of estate

[gibson2245]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va

My father in law passed away last year. His will set up an estate and named 2 of my brother in laws as co-executors. It also named my mother in law and myself as co-trustees. What are my responsibilities/authorities as co-trustee when there are executors?

 

[curb1]

"What are my responsibilities/authorities as co-trustee when there are executors?" To protect and distribute the assets that are within the trust. Ideally, most/all of the assets are titled in the name of the trust.

 

[anteater]

His will set up an estate...

The use of the term "estate" is ambiguous. Do you mean that his will directed that a trust be created and/or funded?

Execuotrs administer a probate estate under the supervision of the probate court. And, as curb1 said, trustee(s) administer a trust.