Florida Trustee Affidavit

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Florida
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FL-ED0179
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Description Affidavit Of Successor Trustee

An affidavit of trust is an abbreviated version of the trust agreement that provides general information about the terms of the trust. The affidavit of trust will state who created the trust and on what date. It will provide the trustee's name and usually the trustee's powers. You can be trustee of your own living trust. If you are married, your spouse can be trustee with you. Most married couples who own assets together, especially those who have been married for some time, are usually co-trustees.
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FAQ

The Role of Trustee. A trust is a written legal document reflecting an agreement by a trustee to hold and manage property (the trust estate) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) according to terms established by the creator (or grantor) of the trust.

The trustee must keep the qualified beneficiaries of the trust reasonably informed of the status of the trust and the trust administration. The first rule the statutes state is that within 60 days after acceptance of the trust, the trustee shall give notice to the qualified beneficiaries of the acceptance of the trust.

Most Trusts take 12 months to 18 months to settle and distribute assets to the beneficiaries and heirs.

How to sign as a Trustee. When signing anything on behalf of the trust, always sign as John Smith, Trustee. By signing as Trustee, you will not be personally liable for that action as long as that action is within the scope of your authority under the trust.

2 attorney answers Just the grantors. They are usually also the trustees. If they are not the trustees still no need to sign. However, that is why you want successor trustees listed in case trustee does not or cannot serve.

On average, trustee fees can range from 1% to 3% of the trust assets. For example, a 3% fee can be considered a reasonable fee for large and complex assets that can take years to administer.

The trustee is responsible for managing the trust's assets according to the best interest of the beneficiaries and distributing assets to the beneficiaries according to the trust agreement.A trustee has the legal authority to modify the trust account to add another beneficiary or a successor trustee.

Affidavit-death forms are used to change the title on rea200bl property after the death of a joint tenant, trustee or trustor. Information and forms are available from the Sacramento County Public Law Library. Blank forms may also be available at office supply stores.

It depends on the terms of the trust. If the trust designates that the trustees are to act together, and not independently, then yes, a signature by both trustees are required in order to transfer property out of the trust.

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Florida Trustee Affidavit