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A trustee is someone that people have placed their trust in. Usually this means that a person is responsible for money or financial instruments on behalf of someone else. Often a minor, who is not able to contract, will have a trustee that maintains a trust for that minor. A trust is a set of funds, investments and/or property that they must track and report on with full accountability.
Briefly, a trustee is someone who holds legal title to property in trust for another. They owe a duty to the beneficiary of the trust and must carry out their duty in accordance with the provisions of the trust instrument. A trustee in bankruptcy is an officer appointed by the court to collect the assets of the debtor and who can sell the debtor's property under the supervision of the court.
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What are the legal rights for the first successor of an irrevocable trust?
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What is the difference between a trustee and royal colony?
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Can the same person be both the beneficiary and the trustee of a blind trust?
No. The trustee has full control over the assets in the trust. In a 'blind trust' the trustee must be completely independent. If the beneficiary is the trustee then the trustee is not completely independent.
Can a trustee of a house quitclaim it to another person?
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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.
What is substitution of trustee?
That is a way of stating that a trustee has been replaced by a successor trustee. The substitution or appointment must be in writing.
What does substitution of trustee mean?
Replacing the trustee with another for some reason; maybe the trustee gets old and finds the job burdensome. There might be another trustee named in the document as authorized "..in the event first trustee resigns." I'm no lawyer, but I guess you could petition the court for a replacement trustee if you could prove the trustee was not following the lawful trust instructions or something.
What is the difference between a trustee and a successor trustee of an irrevocable trust?
The trustee is the person who presently has the authority to carry on the business of the trust. If the trustee dies, resigns or is for some reason unable to continue their duties then a successor trustee is appointed. A well drafted trust will name a successor trustee and a process by which successor trustees may be appointed. If the trust instrument fails to provide for the appointment of a successor trustee then a court of equity can be petitioned to make an appointment. Once appointed, the successor trustee has all the powers and duties of the original trustee.
What is the difference between the trustee and the fiduciary of a trust?
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When was Trustee from the Toolroom created?
Trustee from the Toolroom was created in 1960.
When is co trustee liable for a unauthorized act of another trustee?
A co-trustee is not responsible for the unauthorized acts of the other trustee unless she/he knew of the unauthorized acts and did not report them or facilitated them in any way. A trustee who mismanages trust funds is personally liable.
Is it mandatory for trustee to sell principal residence?
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What if a trustee dies and the property in trust is under loan?
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How do you get a trustee off of a deed of trust?
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Can you refuse to be a trustee?
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How do beneficiaries get a report from the trustee?
In writing, ask the trustee for a full accounting of the trust's activity. By law you are entitled to these documents from the trustee when requested.
Can a trustee borrow money from an irrevocable trust?
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When does a person need a trustee?
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.
What does it mean to vote as a trustee?
When a person is incapable of acting for himself due to minority, mental illness or physical incapacity, a trustee may be appointed. The trustee signs cheques "John Doe as Trustee for Simon Smith". The trustee can vote if necessary in exactly the same fashion.
How does a successor trustee distribute the trustors personal belongings?
A successor trustee will distribute the trustor's personal belongings as dictated by the will and testament. This means that the successor trustee is bound by the same legal obligations as the original trustee.
