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Is there a timeline for distribution of assets in a living trust?
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For anything you want to know about a specific trust you need to review the language in the trust document. Everything about a trust such as the time line for distribution, powers of the trustee, beneficiaries, etc., must be set forth in the document that creates it.
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Can you use a living trust as an asset?
Does the trust have assets in it?
Can the assets in a revokable living trust be affected by a bankruptcy of the trust holder?
Yes.
Trust Letter to Bank or Broker?
Get StartedAt any time after creating and signing a Living Trust document, assets must be transferred into the Trust. A Living Trust only applies to the assets that are actually transferred into the Trust. This letter is used to request the transfer of your bank account, brokerage account or individual securities to your revocable Living Trust.
Should one place regular savings in revocable trust?
The purpose of a living trust is to avoid probate when you die. This can only occur if your assets are titled in the name of your revocable living trust. Therefore, as a general rule, all of your assets should be retitled in the name of your living trust with two exceptions. Read more at http://sandiegoestateplanningblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/should-one-place-regular-savings-in.html
Does a trust protect personal assets?
Yes. However, the assets must be transferred to the trust and will no longer be "personal" assets. They will be under the control of the trustee of the trust. You should discuss your situation with an attorney who specializes in trust law in your state.
Can filing bankruptcy affect a living trust?
Yes. If the trust is not a true trust (i.e., the settlor, trustee and beneficiary are all the same person) or if the trust is revocable, the trustee can pursue the trust assets. If the debtor is the beneficiary of a living trust and can or has gotten a distribution of some of the trust assets, the trustee may be able go after the assets to the same extent the debtor is eligible to receive a distribution. It may be possible to negotiate a settlement of less than the full amount of the assets with the trustee.
Can you use a living trust as an asset?
Does the trust have assets in it?
Pour-Over Will?
Get StartedA Pour-Over Will is a specialized will that is used as a supplementary document to the Living Trust or Joint Living Trust. Its primary function is to "Pour Over" the Will writer's remaining assets (at the Will writer's death) into the Will writer's Living Trust or Joint Living Trust. Often a Living Trust is established to avoid "probate" of a will, but if any assets were not transferred into the trust �by design or by inadvertence, a pour-over will serves as a safety net to convey those assets into the Living Trust so that they can be distributed with the Will writer's other assets. Note: If a Joint Living Trust has been created, each joint Grantor should prepare a Pour-Over Will.A Pour-Over Will includes a standard provision that provides for an Executor (Personal Representative in some states). It also includes an optional provision to select a Guardian, if the Will writer has minor children.Instead of the usual provisions that provide for the distribution of specific bequests, tangible personal property, and the residuary estate, the Pour-Over Will simply distributes the Will writer's remaining assets to his or her Living Trust. The Living Trust then distributes that property, plus the Trust assets, in accordance with the distribution provisions (specific bequests, etc.) of the Living Trust.The Pour-Over Will should be signed with the same formalities as any other Will.
What is the living trust all about?
A living trust is very similar to a living will. The living trust is created by the individual and outlines the wishes of that individual in regards to their assets.
Are the assets in a living trust protected from lawsuits?
Assets held in a living trust may offer some protection from lawsuits, but it depends on the specific circumstances and the laws in your jurisdiction. Generally, assets in a trust are protected from probate and may be more difficult for creditors to access, but they are not completely shielded from lawsuits or creditors. It's important to consult with a legal professional to understand how a living trust may affect your personal situation.
Can the assets in a revokable living trust be affected by a bankruptcy of the trust holder?
Yes.
Does a will over ride an existing living trust?
In most cases, a will does not override an existing living trust because the living trust typically supersedes the will in terms of asset distribution. Assets held in the trust are governed by the terms of the trust, while assets listed in the will are subject to probate. It is important to review both documents to ensure they align with your wishes.
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.
Trust Letter to Bank or Broker?
Get StartedAt any time after creating and signing a Living Trust document, assets must be transferred into the Trust. A Living Trust only applies to the assets that are actually transferred into the Trust. This letter is used to request the transfer of your bank account, brokerage account or individual securities to your revocable Living Trust.
Does a new living trust superseed an old living trust?
Not necessarily. Sometimes people have more than one living trust. It depends on what the new trust says and how your assets are titled. Consult an attorney.
Are the debts of a trust payable out of the trust estate?
Yes, typically the debts of a trust are payable out of the trust estate. Creditors of the trust have the right to seek payment from the assets held within the trust before distribution to the beneficiaries.
Does a pour over will into a revocable living trust ever have to be probated?
No, assets held in a revocable living trust typically do not have to go through the probate process. When the individual passes away, the assets in the trust can be distributed according to the terms of the trust document without the need for probate.
