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You must ask the trustor, the person who made the trust. Otherwise, you need to wait and see if you are ever notified that you are a beneficiary of a trust.
You must ask the trustor, the person who made the trust. Otherwise, you need to wait and see if you are ever notified that you are a beneficiary of a trust.
You must ask the trustor, the person who made the trust. Otherwise, you need to wait and see if you are ever notified that you are a beneficiary of a trust.
You must ask the trustor, the person who made the trust. Otherwise, you need to wait and see if you are ever notified that you are a beneficiary of a trust.
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How do you find a copy of a trust?
To find a copy of a trust, you should contact the trustee, executor, or attorney who manages the trust. They should have a copy on file and can provide you with a copy upon request. If you are a beneficiary of the trust, you may also be entitled to a copy of the trust document.
Can a trustee sue a Beneficiary of a trust?
Since a beneficiary has no fiduciary responsibility to the trustee it is unlikely the trustee would encounter a situation where she would need to sue a beneficiary unless perhaps the beneficiary had stolen or damaged trust property. In that case a suit could be brought in the appropriate court. More common are suits by the beneficiaries against the trustee.
Can judgment be put against a beneficiary in a trust?
Typically, a beneficiary of a trust cannot be personally liable for the debts or judgments against the trust. However, if the beneficiary has received assets from the trust, those assets could be subject to creditor claims. It is important to consult with legal counsel to understand specific circumstances and protections.
Is a beneficiary of a trust entitled to a complete copy of the trust agreement if one of the settlers is still alive?
Yes, a beneficiary of a trust is typically entitled to a complete copy of the trust agreement, regardless of whether the settlor is alive. It is important for beneficiaries to have access to the terms of the trust in order to understand their rights and obligations under the trust.
Can you as a trustee refuse to give the money to a beneficiary who is in jail?
As a trustee, you have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the beneficiary. If delivering funds to a beneficiary in jail could result in harm to the beneficiary or undermine the purpose of the trust, you may have the right to refuse distribution. Depending on the terms of the trust and applicable laws, seeking legal advice before making a decision is advisable.
What is the beneficiary in a trust?
the beneficiary in a trust is the person whom benefits from that which is held in trust.
Can there be a trustee and beneficiary to an irrevocable trust?
A trustee and a beneficiary are essential to a trust. Without a trustee and a beneficiary there is no valid trust. They should not be the same person.
Can an estate be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust?
Yes, an estate can be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust.
Can you name a trust as a beneficiary?
Yes, you can name a trust as a beneficiary of a financial account or insurance policy.
Can a trustee legally sue a beneficiary in a trust dispute?
Yes, a trustee can legally sue a beneficiary in a trust dispute if there is a valid reason for the lawsuit, such as breach of trust or misconduct by the beneficiary.
Can you be the sole trustee and sole beneficiary of a trust?
Yes, it is possible to be the sole trustee and sole beneficiary of a trust.
Can a future beneficiary borrow against his assets in trust?
If the trust is a spendthrift trust, then no, the beneficiary probably cannot borrow against it. It is up to the lender.
Can a creditor claim assets held for a beneficiary in trust in case of bankruptcy of the beneficiary?
Not if the trust was properly drafted by a professional.
Can a trust be named as the beneficiary of a certificate of deposit (CD)?
Yes, a trust can be named as the beneficiary of a certificate of deposit (CD).
Does a land trust protect the beneficiary from law suits?
Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.Yes. A properly drafted trust shields the beneficiary from being personally liable for lawsuits involving the trust property.
Can a beneficiary of a trust be bought out and if so does a buy out agreement need to be recorded?
You need to review the provisions of the trust to determine if the trust allows a "beneficiary buy-out".
Can a per stirpes beneficiary be a trust?
Yes, a per stirpes beneficiary can be a trust. In this context, "per stirpes" refers to a method of distributing an estate where a beneficiary's share is passed down to their descendants if they predecease the testator. If a trust is named as a beneficiary and one of its beneficiaries passes away, the trust can distribute the inherited assets according to its terms, potentially to the deceased beneficiary's descendants.
