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Setting up a trust: 5 steps for grantor Decide what assets to place in your trust. ... Identify who will be the beneficiary/beneficiaries of your trust. ... Determine the rules of your trust. ... Select your trustee or (trustees). ... Draft your trust document with an attorney.
Assets that should not be used to fund your living trust include: Qualified retirement accounts ? 401ks, IRAs, 403(b)s, qualified annuities. Health saving accounts (HSAs) Medical saving accounts (MSAs) Uniform Transfers to Minors (UTMAs) Uniform Gifts to Minors (UGMAs) Life insurance. Motor vehicles.
The five-year rule stipulates that the beneficiary must take out the remaining balance over the five-year period following the owner's death.
How do trusts work? A trust is a fiduciary1 relationship in which one party (the Grantor) gives a second party2 (the Trustee) the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party (the Beneficiary). The trustee, in turn, explains the terms and conditions of the trust to the beneficiary.
Furthermore, there are recurring administrative costs such as trustee fees, tax preparation fees, and legal fees. Ongoing Record-Keeping: Trusts also require meticulous record-keeping and can be complex to understand and manage. There is a strict legal framework that must be adhered to, which can be daunting for many.