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Can a trust's property be taken if one of the trustees has a judgment against him?
A judgment against the trustee in his individual capacity will not affect the trust property. A judgment against the trustee as the trustee will become a lien on the trust property.
Can an heir who is the trustee of his sister's special needs trust sue her trust to get money for another sibling who was written out of the will?
No. The heir has no right to the funds set aside in the special needs trust. A living donor set that trust up with their own property and the heir has no rights to that property whatsoever. The trust is not responsible in any way for a sibling who was disinherited. Parents are allowed to disinherit their adult children.
What is a spray trust?
A "spray trust" or "sprinkle trust" is created when the settlor gives the trustee discretion to pay income out of the trust to any of the beneficiaries of the trust as their needs appear. Thus the trustee has discretion to "spray" the income among the various beneficiaries. The trustee has a fiduciary duty to inquire as the the beneficiaries finances to assure the trustee's standard of living can be maintained.
If a trustee who is also one of 7 other beneficiaries of the trust dies before any trust assets are distributed what happens to the part of the trust that was to go to the trustee this is in Calif?
You need to review the trust document for the answer to your question. It should contain a provision for distribution of the share of a deceased beneficiary. If the trustee has died a new trustee needs to be appointed to make the distribution. The trust document should also have provisions for the appointment of a successor trustee.
What is the responsibility of a trustee in a living trust?
The responsibilities of any trustee are set forth in the trust instrument. A trust should always be drafted by an attorney who specializes in trust law and tax law and who will set the provisions of the trust to meet the needs of the trustor. The powers and responsibilities of the trustee(s) are set forth in the trust instrument and they have no other powers.
Can a conservator take over a special needs trust?
No. The trust must be reviewed and a successor trustee appointed according to the terms set forth in the trust. If there are no provisions for appointment of a successor trustee mentioned in the trust document then the matter must be brought before a court of equity for appointment of a new trustee. The court that appointed the conservator should handle the trustee issue as well.No. The trust must be reviewed and a successor trustee appointed according to the terms set forth in the trust. If there are no provisions for appointment of a successor trustee mentioned in the trust document then the matter must be brought before a court of equity for appointment of a new trustee. The court that appointed the conservator should handle the trustee issue as well.No. The trust must be reviewed and a successor trustee appointed according to the terms set forth in the trust. If there are no provisions for appointment of a successor trustee mentioned in the trust document then the matter must be brought before a court of equity for appointment of a new trustee. The court that appointed the conservator should handle the trustee issue as well.No. The trust must be reviewed and a successor trustee appointed according to the terms set forth in the trust. If there are no provisions for appointment of a successor trustee mentioned in the trust document then the matter must be brought before a court of equity for appointment of a new trustee. The court that appointed the conservator should handle the trustee issue as well.
Is it possible to get a mortgage loan in the name of a Revocable Trust where the original trustee has died and the trust says that it now reverts to an irrevocable trust?
There should be a provision in the trust for the appointment of a successor trustee. A trust cannot act, it needs a trustee (think human being) to act for it. The new trustee can apply for the mortgage. The bank will want to review the trust to make certain that the trust is valid and the title to the real property is in the trust.For example, the mortgagor would be Kathryn Stewart, as trustee of the Norwattuck Mountain Trust. Any real property conveyed to the trust should be conveyed to the trustee as stated above.
Should a Trustee for a family trust be paid?
Yes. There is a lot of work involved in being a trustee. The trustee needs to keep an account of all the money coming into the trust and all the money going out. The trustee must be extremely careful to not co-mingle their own funds with the funds of the trust or pay any of their own bills with trust funds. The account books for the trust should be made available to the trustor and the beneficiaries of the trust.
How is a trust funded?
Property that will become trust property must be transferred by the legal owner to the trust. Bank accounts can be reopened in the name of the trust and its trustee. Real property must be transferred by deed from the the record owner to the trustee of the trust. Since a trustee is the agent with the power to act for the trust, real property transfers should be made to the trustee. For example, a deed should recite the grantee in this form: Julia Roberts, as Trustee of the Pretty Woman Realty Trust dated 3/23/1990. Since the trustee will have full power to control the trust property it is essential to choose a trustee whom you have deemed to be completely "trustworthy".
Is it possible to get a mortgage in the name of a irrevocable trust?
It depends on the lender. Generally, as long as the trust is valid and the borrower provides a copy of the trust, and an affidavit by the trustee that the trust is in effect and they are the current trustee, the mortgage can be executed. A properly drafted mortgage from a trust would be executed in the name of the trustee as trustee of the trust.It depends on the lender. Generally, as long as the trust is valid and the borrower provides a copy of the trust, and an affidavit by the trustee that the trust is in effect and they are the current trustee, the mortgage can be executed. A properly drafted mortgage from a trust would be executed in the name of the trustee as trustee of the trust.It depends on the lender. Generally, as long as the trust is valid and the borrower provides a copy of the trust, and an affidavit by the trustee that the trust is in effect and they are the current trustee, the mortgage can be executed. A properly drafted mortgage from a trust would be executed in the name of the trustee as trustee of the trust.It depends on the lender. Generally, as long as the trust is valid and the borrower provides a copy of the trust, and an affidavit by the trustee that the trust is in effect and they are the current trustee, the mortgage can be executed. A properly drafted mortgage from a trust would be executed in the name of the trustee as trustee of the trust.
How do you change the name of a checking account to a special needs trust written up as part of a revocable living trust?
You need to talk to the attorney that drew up your trust(s). If the special needs trust is contained with your living trust, then is it in existence now, or when you die? Check the terms. If it exists now, then there should be a name of the trust, a trustee and you should obtained a taxpayer id# from the IRS. Note that a transfer into the trust is probably a taxable gift. This is not a DIY project. Consult your attorney.
Can a co trustee buy quit claim property from trust and transfer into own personal trust?
First, a trustee is the trustee of a TRUST. The house may be trust property. The powers of a trustee are set forth in the trust document. If the house is owned by the trust and the trustee has the power to sell real estate then yes, a trustee can convey the house.
