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Trust Administration

TRUST ADMINISTRATION Explained

WHAT IS TRUST ADMINISTRATION?

Administering a Trust after the passing of a loved one can be a complicated and overwhelming process. The Successor Trustee is tasked with following all of the instructions within the Trust document, while having to carefully abide by state and federal laws that govern the decedent's estate. 

Serving as a Successor Trustee is a significant responsibility, and many of the tasks required within a Trust Administration may be unfamiliar or unknown.  Trust Administration is a main focus of our practice at the Law Office of Susan A. Katzen.  Our attorneys will work closely with the Successor Trustee and other professionals (such as CPAs, financial advisors, etc.) to resolve any issues, transfer assets quickly, and to ensure all necessary legal requirements are taken care of in a timely manner.

Our firm can provide assistance with the following tasks that may arise during the Trust Administration process:

  • Serve notice to all legal heirs and beneficiaries
  • Provide notices of the decedent's death to the Franchise Tax Board and the Department of Health Care Services
  • Identify all Trust assets and determine their value
  • Coordinate with the family's CPA regarding the preparation and submission of all necessary accountings
  • Obtain IRS Tax ID Number(s) for the trust and/or sub-trusts
  • Advise on the distribution of jointly held assets
  • Payment of all creditor debt
  • File tax returns
  • Prepare a distribution plan
  • Distribute Trust assets

We understand that not all Trust Administrations are seamless and that disputes can arise after the loss of a loved one. We strive to help Successor Trustees find solutions that lead to peaceful conflict resolution and keep all parties out of court.  

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Our attorneys at the Law Office of Susan A. Katzen will be there every step of the way to guide you during the Trust Administration process. Navigating the loss of loved one is an emotional time, and our entire team is here to help make these legal requirements as smooth and pain-free as possible.

Contact our office at (714) 374-2244 to schedule an appointment where we can answer any questions that you may have, and walk you through the steps that you will need to take to begin the process of administering your loved one's Trust.

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The Law Office of Susan A. Katzen
1301 Dove Street, Suite 750
Newport Beach, CA 92660
714-374-2244
949-732-3524 (fax)

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