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Distribute trust assets outright The grantor can opt to have the beneficiaries receive trust property directly without any restrictions. The trustee can write the beneficiary a check, give them cash, and transfer real estate by drawing up a new deed or selling the house and giving them the proceeds.

How Long Does a Trustee have to Distribute the Assets to Beneficiaries? A trustee is responsible for distributing assets within a reasonable amount of time. However, there are many factors that can play into how long it will take. Generally, the full distribution for a revocable living trust is about 12-18 months.

A percentage-based fee is typically charged for larger, more complex trusts. The percentage usually ranges from 0.5% to 2% of the trust's assets per year. This fee structure encourages the careful management of the trust, as the trustee's compensation is tied to the performance of the trust.

To create a living trust in Utah, prepare a written trust document and sign it in front of a notary. The trust is not functional until you transfer assets into it. A living trust can widen your options and allow you to maintain control of your assets now and in the future.

For trusts containing less than $100,000 in assets, trustees can terminate the trust after notifying beneficiaries and concluding that the trust's value does not justify administration costs. The same rule applies to the court's ability to remove or replace the trustee or modify or terminate the trust.

Whether or not the trustee can withhold funds from you depends on the terms of the trust itself. If the trust requires withholding distributions under certain circumstances, such as the beneficiary reaching a specific age, the trustee must follow those stipulations.