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What is the beneficiary in a trust?
the beneficiary in a trust is the person whom benefits from that which is held in trust.
Can there be a trustee and beneficiary to an irrevocable trust?
A trustee and a beneficiary are essential to a trust. Without a trustee and a beneficiary there is no valid trust. They should not be the same person.
Can a trustee sue a Beneficiary of a trust?
Yes, a trustee can sue a beneficiary of a trust if there is a breach of trust or if the beneficiary has caused harm to the trust estate. The decision to sue typically requires approval from the trust instrument or court approval in some cases.
Can a future beneficiary borrow against his assets in trust?
If the trust is a spendthrift trust, then no, the beneficiary probably cannot borrow against it. It is up to the lender.
Does a land trust protect the beneficiary from law suits?
Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.
Can a creditor claim assets held for a beneficiary in trust in case of bankruptcy of the beneficiary?
Not if the trust was properly drafted by a professional.
Can a beneficiary of a trust be bought out and if so does a buy out agreement need to be recorded?
You need to review the provisions of the trust to determine if the trust allows a "beneficiary buy-out".
Who pay the trustee?
its a trust or a beneficiary.
Is an irrevocable trust terminated if beneficiary dies before the trustor?
You need to review the terms of the trust to determine how it must be managed. A well drafted trust will include a provision for an alternate beneficiary if the primary beneficiary dies or it will include a provision for the termination of the trust and distribution of any remaining trust property.
Does your husband have to be your beneficiary on life insurance?
No. You can have anyone you want be the beneficiary. A trust, church, or any person you choose can be your beneficiary.
Can the trustee and beneficiary be the same person in case of private trust?
If there is (1) more than one trustee; and, (2) the trustee-beneficiary cannot act as trustee unilaterally; and (3) the other trustee is not a beneficiary of the trust, yes. If the the trustee is also designated the beneficiary, the trust fails as illusory.
If someone designates a beneficiary does the money have to go to the estate or does it go directly to the beneficiary?
In relation to an IRA account or some similar trust account, the money goes DIRECTLY to the beneficiary and is not a part of the estate at all
