any person in lieu of providing a copy of the trust instrument to establish
the existence or terms of the trust. A certification of trust may be executed
by the trustee voluntarily or at the request of the person with whom the
trustee is dealing.
Queens, New York Certification of Trust is a legal document that provides an efficient way to handle trust-related matters within the Queens County area. A certification of trust is typically utilized to confirm the existence and key provisions of a trust without disclosing the entire trust document to third parties. This document is particularly useful for maintaining privacy and streamlining the trust administration process. In Queens, there are two main types of certifications of trust that individuals commonly encounter: 1. Irrevocable Certification of Trust: This type of certification pertains to an irrevocable trust, which means the trust's terms and provisions cannot be modified or revoked by the granter (creator of the trust) once it is established. An irrevocable certification of trust effectively conveys essential details about the trust to interested parties, such as banks, financial institutions, or real estate agents. It includes information about the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust, the trustee's name, the trust's taxpayer identification number, and any limitations or conditions imposed by the trust document. 2. Revocable Certification of Trust: As the name suggests, a revocable certification of trust corresponds to a revocable trust. This type of trust allows the granter to retain control and ownership over the assets placed within the trust during their lifetime. The granter can amend, modify, or revoke the trust's provisions as they please. The certification outlines crucial aspects of the revocable trust, such as the identity of the trustee, the powers granted to the trustee, and specific instructions for trust administration. It also provides information about the granter's ability to revoke or amend the trust. Both types of certifications of trust serve to protect the confidentiality of the trust's provisions by providing a concise summary that can be presented to third parties as sufficient evidence rather than sharing the entire trust document. This maintains the privacy and integrity of the trust while ensuring effective management and administration by the trustee.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
