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A will must be probated in order for it to be approved by the court and for the court to appoint an executor. If a trust is set up in a will (testamentary trust) then the court must officially appoint the trustee also. The executor and the trustee must follow the provisions in the will, the testamentary trust and the state probate laws under the supervision of the court.

Both the executor and the trustee must follow the provisions of the will and the trust set forth in the will exactly. They have no power to change anything. If they fail to act efficiently they should be reported to the court and replaced. They have no other power except that provided by the will and the court.

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Can trustees not follow a trust's terms?

A trustee MUST follow the terms set forth in the trust. The trustee has no other authority to deal with the trust property except as directed in the trust document. If you think the trustee is violating the trust you can bring an action in your appropriate court to have the trustee removed and a new one appointed. There may be provisions in the trust for removal of the trustee.


Can you change a trustee in a Will?

Yes, you can change a trustee in a will by creating a new will that specifically designates a different individual or organization to serve as trustee. It's important to follow the legal procedures in your jurisdiction to ensure that the changes are valid and legally enforceable.


Can original trustee take back duties after turning over to successor trustee?

No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.


Can a trustee refuse to give disbursements to a beneficiary under a living person's trust?

No. The trustee only has the power granted in the document that created the trust. If the trust was drafted properly, there are provisions in the trust document for the removal of the trustee and for appointing a new trustee. If not, then the matter can be brought before a judge and the court can remove a trustee who is violating the terms of the trust.


What is the possessive form of trustee?

The possessive form of "trustee" is "trustee's." For example, "The trustee's decision was final."

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What if the trustee doesn't want to relinquish the inheritance to the beneficiaries?

The trustee must follow the provisions of the trust or the will in which the trust was set forth. If they refuse you should bring an action in the court of jurisdiction where a judge will issue a court order that the trustee must follow. If they still refuse then they will be in contempt of court and you could ask the court for sanctions.


Can trustees not follow a trust's terms?

A trustee MUST follow the terms set forth in the trust. The trustee has no other authority to deal with the trust property except as directed in the trust document. If you think the trustee is violating the trust you can bring an action in your appropriate court to have the trustee removed and a new one appointed. There may be provisions in the trust for removal of the trustee.


Can you change a trustee in a Will?

Yes, you can change a trustee in a will by creating a new will that specifically designates a different individual or organization to serve as trustee. It's important to follow the legal procedures in your jurisdiction to ensure that the changes are valid and legally enforceable.


How do you remove a trust from a deed?

The trust document should have a provision by which the trustee can transfer the property. You must follow the provisions in the trust for transfer by the trustee. Generally, in order to remove real property from a trust the trustee must execute a deed that conveys the property to a new owner.


Can a trustee change the distribution of a trust after the other trustee dies?

No. Not unless that power was granted in the provisions of the trust. The only powers a trustee has are those specifically recited in the instrument that created the trust. Any changes not allowed by the provisions in the trust must be made by a court.


Can original trustee take back duties after turning over to successor trustee?

No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.No. Not unless the power to reinstate herself as trustee was granted in the trust instrument. Generally, once a successor trustee is appointed the former trustee has no powers.


Can a trustee refuse to give disbursements to a beneficiary under a living person's trust?

No. The trustee only has the power granted in the document that created the trust. If the trust was drafted properly, there are provisions in the trust document for the removal of the trustee and for appointing a new trustee. If not, then the matter can be brought before a judge and the court can remove a trustee who is violating the terms of the trust.


How do you sign checks as trustee?

As a trustee, you should sign checks by including your name followed by your title as trustee. For example, you would sign your name and then write "Trustee" or "Trustee of [Name of Trust]" beneath your signature. It’s important to ensure that the trust document grants you the authority to sign on behalf of the trust and that you follow any specific signing requirements outlined in that document. Always maintain clear records of all transactions for accountability.


What is the possessive form of trustee?

The possessive form of "trustee" is "trustee's." For example, "The trustee's decision was final."


Why must the trustee of an irrevocable insurance trust make the premium payment?

As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.


How can a trustee in a will be changed?

A trust set forth in a Last Will is called a testamentary trust. While the testator is living they can change the trustee in their testamentary trust simply by executing a codicil and attaching it to the Will. However, once the testator has died, only the court can appoint a new trustee if a new trustee becomes necessary and a successor was not named in the Will.


What is the difference between a trustee and an agent on a trust?

A trustee is the person who takes care of all the properties of the trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries. An agent on a trust is a third party that takes care of the trust on behalf of the beneficiaries.