ASSUMING that the trust calls for an EQUAL division among the three beneficiaries: Presumably the trust itself is going to contain instructions and specify how this is to be accomplished. If not, and the trust contains more than just an equally divisible amount of cash (i.e.: real property. stocks, bonds, etc) it will have to be valued in its entirety and then divided in as equal a manner as possible. This may involve liquidating all the intangible assets - turning the entire trust into cash and THEN equally dividing the proceeds of the liquidation action.
The beneficiaries are entitled to an accounting to make sure the trustee is not wasting the trust assets.
The assets in an irrevocable trust are legally owned by the trust itself, not by any individual. The trustee is responsible for managing the trust assets for the benefit of the trust beneficiaries as outlined in the trust agreement.
The grantor has no control over the assets in an irrevocable trust. Those assets are under the control of the trustee.
The trustee should be required to file an account every year that can be reviewed by the beneficiaries of the trust. They have an interest in both the trust property and that the trustee not waste, misuse or steal any of the trust assets. If the trustee is being secretive then the trust should be reviewed for any provision that address the removal of the trustee and the appointment of a successor. If there are no such provisions IN the trust document, a petition should be brought to a court of equity. A judge can appoint a new trustee. Any trustee who refuses to be accountable to the beneficiaries is not "trustworthy".
No. The trustee has control over the trust property. In certain types of trusts the trust document provides that the trustee can only act at the direction of the beneficiaries, however, the trustee holds title to the trust property and generally the trust document gives the trustee the power to manage the trust property.
Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.Because a trustee has sweeping power over the trust property and a dishonest trustee could convert the trust assets to their own use quite easily. Beneficiaries should always insist on a regular accounting.
You must look to the trust for your answer. A trust document contains all the provisions necessary for the management of the trust by the trustee. There should be provisions for the sale of assets by the trustee. Those provisions must be followed.
No. You cannot maintain any control over the assets in a irrevocable trust. Doing so will cause the trust to fail and leave you exposed to creditors and taxes.
When a trust is formed, assets are transferred to a trustee to hold and manage for the benefit of the trust's beneficiaries as specified in the trust agreement. The trustee has a fiduciary duty to administer the trust in accordance with the trust agreement and applicable laws. The beneficiaries have a legal right to the assets and any income generated by the trust.
The trustee shouldn't keep any information from the beneficiaries. They should contact the trustee by a registered letter and ask to review a copy of the trust. Since they are the beneficiaries they have a right to review the trust to make certain the trustee is following the terms of the trust. They should also request an accounting of the trust assets. If the trustee doesn't cooperate the beneficiaries can seek a court order. Situations involving trusts can be very complicated. The beneficiaries should seek advice from an attorney who specializes in trusts and probate law.
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In California, a trustee is generally required to distribute assets to beneficiaries within a reasonable time frame, which is typically within 18 months after the death of the trustor or settlor.