In most cases, a convicted felon can serve as a trustee of a revocable trust unless there are specific legal restrictions or the terms of the trust prohibit it. However, being a convicted felon may impact the individual's ability to effectively manage trust assets or fulfill their fiduciary duties.
A revocable trust can typically be terminated before its expiration date, with the assets distributed according to the provisions outlined in the trust agreement or at the discretion of the trustee. The trustee may have the flexibility to distribute the assets as they see fit, depending on the terms specified in the trust document.
In both a revocable living trust and dynasty trust, the trust assets are managed by a trustee separate and apart from your personal assets. The primary difference is that a revocable trust can be modified or even revoked by you during your lifetime. Once a dynasty trust is created it cannot be revoked or modified by the settlor of the trust.
The grantor (the person who created the trust) typically retains a copy of a revocable living trust, as well as the trustee (the person managing the trust). It's also common for a lawyer or financial institution involved in creating the trust to have a copy. It is important to keep the trust document in a safe place and ensure that trusted individuals know its location.
When you click on the link that has been provided for you beneath this answer it will take you directly to a webpage where you will find everything that you need to need to know about irrevocable trusts and trustees.AnswerThere are revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts. A trustee can only do what is provided in the trust and what is allowed by law. A properly drafted revocable trust should have a provision for the dissolution of the trust. An irrevocable trust is notsubject to change or dissolution. You should consult with the attorney who drafted the trust to determine your options.
Yes, a person can create their own revocable living trust. They can use estate planning software or online services to draft the trust document, ensure it follows state laws, transfer assets into the trust, and appoint a trustee to manage the assets. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure the trust is properly structured and meets the individual's specific needs and goals.
Probably not. The trustee and the Trust are entirely different things.
Yes.
A revocable trust can typically be terminated before its expiration date, with the assets distributed according to the provisions outlined in the trust agreement or at the discretion of the trustee. The trustee may have the flexibility to distribute the assets as they see fit, depending on the terms specified in the trust document.
Yes, however, the action is carried out by the trustee. The trustee of the trust acts on behalf of the trust. If there is a legal issue involving trust property the trustee is the entity with the legal authority to represent the trust.
A revocable trust has a trustee not an executor. If you want to know something about the trust you would need to ask the trustor. The trustor is the person who created the trust to hold title to their property.
The following are some examples of revocable trust; Simple declaration of trust 1, which contains the type of provisions also found in revocable living for a single parent with adult child or children. It is a kind of trust where the grantor is also the only trustee. The second example is Simple Trust agreement 1 where someone other than the grantor is serving as trustee.
The trustee holds the legal interest in the property according to the terms of the trust. The trustee may mortgage the property if that power was granted in the trust instrument.
Yes. If the trust was properly drafted property can be transferred in and out of the trust by the trustee.
When it comes to a revocable trust, the trust is usually used for immediate family, or people who are listed on the trust. There is no trustee so it is pretty much a cheaper option since it is straight forward process.
Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted the trust property can be sold by the trustee of the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted the trust property can be sold by the trustee of the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted the trust property can be sold by the trustee of the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted the trust property can be sold by the trustee of the trust.
Generally no because property placed in a revocable trust is not part of a person's estate.
Yes, if that power was granted in the trust instrument.