District of Columbia Indemnification Agreement for a Trust

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Indemnitors covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, absolutely and unconditionally, the indemnitee from and against any and all damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, costs, expenses, liabilities and obligations of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees in a certain matter.

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Some of the most common reasons trusts are invalid include: Legal formalities were not followed when executing the trust instrument. The trust was created or modified through forgery or another type of fraud. The trust maker was not mentally competent when they created or modified the trust.

Indemnity/indemnification:A trustee is entitled to reasonable compensation for her services. The amount payable can either come from the trust agreement itself or be fixed by the court (taking into account the trustee's skill level and actual duties performed) or state statute.

For the indemnifying party, the obligation to defend consists of both:An obligation. The indemnifying party must: Reimburse paid defense costs and expenses. Make advance payment for unpaid defense costs and expenses.A right. The indemnifying party has the right to assume and control the defense of the third-party suit.

What are the Disadvantages of a Trust?Costs. When a decedent passes with only a will in place, the decedent's estate is subject to probate.Record Keeping. It is essential to maintain detailed records of property transferred into and out of a trust.No Protection from Creditors.

It helps to remember that a Trust is a separate legal entity. The Trustees and beneficiaries are not personally liable for debts owed by the Trust. The Trustee is acting in a fiduciary capacity.

At their core, indemnification provisions transfer liabilities related to a claim from one party to another party, generally in the event of a breach of contract or a party's negligence or misconduct in the performance of the agreement.

Tips for Enforcing Indemnification ProvisionsIdentify Time Periods for Asserting Indemnification Rights.Provide Notice in a Timely Fashion.Notify All Concerned Parties.Understand Limitations on Recovery.Exclusive Remedy.Scope of Damages.Claims Process/Dispute Resolution.

Indemnification provisions are generally enforceable. There are certain exceptions however. Indemnifications that require a party to indemnify another party for any claim irrespective of fault ('broad form' or 'no fault' indemnities) generally have been found to violate public policy.

An indemnity agreement is a contract that protect one party of a transaction from the risks or liabilities created by the other party of the transaction. Hold harmless agreement, no-fault agreement, release of liability, or waiver of liability are other terms for an indemnity agreement.200c

An indemnity agreement is a contract that protect one party of a transaction from the risks or liabilities created by the other party of the transaction. Hold harmless agreement, no-fault agreement, release of liability, or waiver of liability are other terms for an indemnity agreement.200c

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District of Columbia Indemnification Agreement for a Trust