Q&A

Can a trust be split after the death of the first parent?

Can a trust be split after the death of the first parent?

Finally, if your will or living trust has a provision to “split” the estate upon the death of the first parent (sometimes called a “bypass trust” or an “AB Trust”), then the spouses will want to include a “Power of Appointment.”

Who is the successor trustee of the living trust?

Leo may be contacted at (831) 768-9110 or https://www.legalsiegel.org. A case study of a successor trustee of his father’s living trust. The trust appointed his son as the successor trustee. At the time his father died, his sister lived in the family home. The siblings are adults.

Who are all the people in a living trust?

In most living trusts created in the United States, the trustor, trustee and beneficiary are all the same person. Why do people create living trusts? In many areas of the country, selling living trusts is big business.

Can a living trust disinherit a bad kid?

A simple will or living trust does this by allowing the surviving spouse to easily change the beneficiaries of the estate and to even disinherit a “bad kid.” Also, this approach minimizes the likelihood of a challenge because the stepchildren will understand that their inheritance depends on their being nice to their surviving stepparent.

How does a trust work for a sibling?

A trust is a distinct legal entity that holds property for the benefit of chosen individuals, such as siblings. Trust property is managed and held by a trustee, who must comply with the terms of the trust agreement regarding when to distribute the trust’s assets.

Leo may be contacted at (831) 768-9110 or https://www.legalsiegel.org. A case study of a successor trustee of his father’s living trust. The trust appointed his son as the successor trustee. At the time his father died, his sister lived in the family home. The siblings are adults.

Finally, if your will or living trust has a provision to “split” the estate upon the death of the first parent (sometimes called a “bypass trust” or an “AB Trust”), then the spouses will want to include a “Power of Appointment.”

What do you do with a living trust?

A living trust is a form of estate planning set up by a person during their lifetime that allows them to continue benefiting from their assets while they are living and helps manage the distribution of their property when they pass away.