The trust administration process begins the day the Trust becomes irrevocable, or in other words, the date of death of the Grantor. The State of California probate code states that all beneficiaries and legal heirs need to be notified in writing within the first 60 days following the Grantor’s death.
The Trustee needs to notify all parties is the first step of the process. Those of legal standing are notified of their loved one’s passing and given the Trustee’s name. Being transparent is an essential step as it also helps the Trustee open communications with the beneficiaries.
by Hess Verdon | Oct 17, 2023
The Affidavit of Death of Trustee form is used to verify the deceased’s identity as a person who owns real property. It is used to remove the deceased Grantor’s name from the property title officially. The name is replaced with the name of the successor trustee. If the decedent owns more than one property, an Affidavit of Death of Trustee California Probate Code form needs to be filled out for each property. When submitted to the courts and the beneficiaries, the forms should be accompanied by a certified death certificate. The submission is due within 60 days from the date of death to the courts where the decedent lived. Each California county may have subtle differences in their forms, so you will need to make sure that you only submit an Affidavit of Death of Trustee Los Angeles within Los Angeles County, for example. (See California probate code – exception may apply)
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Since the Affidavit of death form is a legal notification to the courts, you will need to be prepared with some information regarding the Grantor’s property. The Affidavit’s first section requires the address, parcel number, and any other legally identifying information for the property location. The next section of the document is the legal statement identifying the Trustee. If you need guidance on how to fill out the Affidavit of Death of Trustee California, give us a call today.
Hess Verdon is in Newport Beach. We have 30 years’ experience in estate planning law. We have helped many clients protect their estate, grow their estate, and pass it down to their loved ones through various legal instruments.
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The copies of the affidavits shall include extra information for the beneficiaries. If this information is incomplete, then the form is not considered legal. The components include:
The Trustee should include the following information in the notification package:
When distributing copies of the Trust, you should include any amendments to the original instrument. If anything seems out of line, such as the Grantor’s mental capacity or the possibility of undue influence, the beneficiaries will have 120-days to contest the trust instrument. If any impropriety is suspected, you should gather as much evidence as possible to present to the courts. The courts are notoriously strict about accepting a petition to contest a trust instrument. When the Grantor died, the Trust is irrevocable, and any proposed changes require a court order. If the request for changes is unanimous among the Trustee and beneficiaries, the petition to contest a trust will hold more weight with the courts.
Individuals considered to have Legal Standing in the court’s eyes include the Trustee (s), beneficiaries, and any other heirs. These individuals are the only ones who can petition the courts for changes to the trust instrument or the Trustee (s). It would be best to protect yourself and your interests by seeking counsel with one of our experienced trust lawyers. If you have any questions about filling out Affidavit of death of Trustee California forms, our lawyers can provide the answers.
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Trust administration manages the assets in a trust according to the Trust’s terms to benefit the heirs and beneficiaries following the grantor’s death. Trust administration is a multi-step process that involves mountainous paperwork and dealings with courts. Working with a trust attorney can be instrumental in streamlining the whole process.
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