A trustee doesn't need advanced education. However, she needs to be business-like, trustworthy, a good record keeper and not a procrastinator.
None!
You need to review the terms of the trust set forth in the declaration of trust and find the section that provides for the appointment of a successor trustee. If there is no provision for the appointment of a successor then you need to get a judge to appoint one.
Generally, yes. You need to review the particular trust. The trustee has only the authority that is set forth in the document that created the trust. It is very common for the trustee to be instructed that distribution be limited to education and medical purposes. The trustor creates a trust so she/he can control the distributions. They don't want their money to be wasted.Generally, yes. You need to review the particular trust. The trustee has only the authority that is set forth in the document that created the trust. It is very common for the trustee to be instructed that distribution be limited to education and medical purposes. The trustor creates a trust so she/he can control the distributions. They don't want their money to be wasted.Generally, yes. You need to review the particular trust. The trustee has only the authority that is set forth in the document that created the trust. It is very common for the trustee to be instructed that distribution be limited to education and medical purposes. The trustor creates a trust so she/he can control the distributions. They don't want their money to be wasted.Generally, yes. You need to review the particular trust. The trustee has only the authority that is set forth in the document that created the trust. It is very common for the trustee to be instructed that distribution be limited to education and medical purposes. The trustor creates a trust so she/he can control the distributions. They don't want their money to be wasted.
You need to review the trust to determine what the trustee was supposed to do.You need to review the trust to determine what the trustee was supposed to do.You need to review the trust to determine what the trustee was supposed to do.You need to review the trust to determine what the trustee was supposed to do.
Determine who is the successor trustee
Hopefully they want to be a school board trustee because they want to better their children's education.
When land is transferred to a trust the grantee is the trustee of the trust. For example, suppose the Murphys decided to execute a trust naming their daughter Elizabeth as the trustee. If they wish to transfer their home to the trust they would need to convey it to Elizabeth Murphy as Trustee of the Murphy Family Trust.
You need to review the provisions of the trust for instructions on how and if the title can be transferred by the trustee to the beneficiary.You need to review the provisions of the trust for instructions on how and if the title can be transferred by the trustee to the beneficiary.You need to review the provisions of the trust for instructions on how and if the title can be transferred by the trustee to the beneficiary.You need to review the provisions of the trust for instructions on how and if the title can be transferred by the trustee to the beneficiary.
A trust doesn't have an executor. A trustee manages a trust according to the provisions set forth in the instrument that created the trust- the Declaration of Trust. You need to review that declaration to determine what the trustee can do and how.
Yes, you can refuse to be a trustee. If you choose to decline the responsibility, you should formally communicate your decision to the relevant parties involved in the trust to ensure they can make alternative arrangements. It is important to consider the legal and financial implications of declining the role before making a decision.
In bankruptcies a trustee is needed in all cases to administer the assets or determine that there are no assets. The court appoints the trustee in chapter 7 and 13. The creditors determine who will act as a trustee in chapter 11, usually. A trustee is needed if a person establishes a trust.
The trust should list a successor trustee. If it doesn't, then will likely need to file a petition with the court to name a new trustee.
You need to review the terms of the particular trust. Each trust is unique and contains all the provisions of the trust and all the powers of the trustee. You need to check to see if the trustee has the power to execute a deed to transfer the real estate.You need to review the terms of the particular trust. Each trust is unique and contains all the provisions of the trust and all the powers of the trustee. You need to check to see if the trustee has the power to execute a deed to transfer the real estate.You need to review the terms of the particular trust. Each trust is unique and contains all the provisions of the trust and all the powers of the trustee. You need to check to see if the trustee has the power to execute a deed to transfer the real estate.You need to review the terms of the particular trust. Each trust is unique and contains all the provisions of the trust and all the powers of the trustee. You need to check to see if the trustee has the power to execute a deed to transfer the real estate.