This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Tell your banker you would like to transfer a bank account into a trust. Remove any existing bank account beneficiaries. Present an official copy of the trust to your banker. Sign new signature and ownership cards.
A letter of instruction (also known as a letter of intent) is an informal supplement to an estate plan which provides your Successor Trustee/Executor with detailed information concerning your wishes after you die.
It's a good way to let to those trusted to take care of your affairs know what you would want them to know. Since the letter of instruction is not a legal document, it does not need to be notarized or signed in the presence of witnesses or with any other special formality.
Debt information: Include information about any debt you carry, such as the contact information for the lenders, account numbers, statements, and balances. Beneficiary information: List all of the beneficiaries included in your estate plan, and include their contact information.
Here are six steps to write a letter of instruction: Create a header. Before you write the content of the letter, create a header at the top left-hand corner of the document. Address the reader. Explain the project or task. List each step. Conclude your letter. Revise the document.
A beneficiary letter of instruction should include the names and contact information of your beneficiaries, as well as their relationship to you. It should also specify how you would like the assets in your bank account to be distributed and any other instructions or wishes you may have.