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How does the trustee of an irrevocable trust disperse in kind assets to 3 beneficiaries?
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ASSUMING that the trust calls for an EQUAL division among the three beneficiaries: Presumably the trust itself is going to contain instructions and specify how this is to be accomplished. If not, and the trust contains more than just an equally divisible amount of cash (i.e.: real property. stocks, bonds, etc) it will have to be valued in its entirety and then divided in as equal a manner as possible. This may involve liquidating all the intangible assets - turning the entire trust into cash and THEN equally dividing the proceeds of the liquidation action.
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Does the trustee of a irrevocable trust have to notify all family members of what is left in the trust?
The beneficiaries are entitled to an accounting to make sure the trustee is not wasting the trust assets.
Can the grantor sell assets listed in irrevocable living trust?
The grantor has no control over the assets in an irrevocable trust. Those assets are under the control of the trustee.
What if a trustee of an irrevocable trust is not being truthful about funds being spent can the trustee be removed?
The trustee should be required to file an account every year that can be reviewed by the beneficiaries of the trust. They have an interest in both the trust property and that the trustee not waste, misuse or steal any of the trust assets. If the trustee is being secretive then the trust should be reviewed for any provision that address the removal of the trustee and the appointment of a successor. If there are no such provisions IN the trust document, a petition should be brought to a court of equity. A judge can appoint a new trustee. Any trustee who refuses to be accountable to the beneficiaries is not "trustworthy".
If I am named the beneficiary of an irrevocable trust do I have any control over any of the assets in the trust?
No. The trustee has control over the trust property. In certain types of trusts the trust document provides that the trustee can only act at the direction of the beneficiaries, however, the trustee holds title to the trust property and generally the trust document gives the trustee the power to manage the trust property.
Why Are safeguards needed in trust accounting?
Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.
Can you sell assets out of a irrevocable trust?
You must look to the trust for your answer. A trust document contains all the provisions necessary for the management of the trust by the trustee. There should be provisions for the sale of assets by the trustee. Those provisions must be followed.
Can you be the trustee of your own irrevocable trust?
No. You cannot maintain any control over the assets in a irrevocable trust. Doing so will cause the trust to fail and leave you exposed to creditors and taxes.
How long can a trustee of a trust keep information from beneficiaries after the death of the owner of trust?
The trustee shouldn't keep any information from the beneficiaries. They should contact the trustee by a registered letter and ask to review a copy of the trust. Since they are the beneficiaries they have a right to review the trust to make certain the trustee is following the terms of the trust. They should also request an accounting of the trust assets. If the trustee doesn't cooperate the beneficiaries can seek a court order. Situations involving trusts can be very complicated. The beneficiaries should seek advice from an attorney who specializes in trusts and probate law.
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Which policies is used in estate planning to fund irrevocable trusts?
Some commonly used policies in estate planning to fund irrevocable trusts include life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and gifting strategies. These assets can be transferred into the irrevocable trust to provide financial security for beneficiaries and potentially reduce estate taxes.
What is the benefit of placing term life insurance in a irrevocable trust?
The grantors of an irrevocable trust can take out life insurance on themselves and put it (term or whole life insurance) in the trust in order to pay the estate taxes on their estate assets when they die. This allows the grantor (giver of assets) to leave his estate assets to his children or someone else (beneficiaries) without them having to pay estate tax, or death tax as some call it.
As surviving spuse can you sell assets in the family b irrevocable trust to pay your bills?
The provisions of the trust must be followed. Only the trustee has the authority to sell trust property according to the provisions in the trust.
