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The Role and Importance of a Trustee as stated by the LA Probate Law

June 15, 2015Article

The Role and Importance of a Trustee as stated by the LA Probate Law

 

A trustee has a very important role to play when it comes to probate law. Since probate is such a delicate and complicated form of law, the trustees should know how the handle all the tasks in a very responsible manner. A trustee is basically required to maintain an orderly record of the actions that are needed to be undertaken by him or her at the specified time. They are individuals who have been entrusted with the task of carrying out the wishes and demands specified by someone who has passed away. The passage or transfer of property is something which has to be stated clearly and a detailed summary of the value and worth of everything has to be provided. The trustees have to maintain proper accounts in which the details regarding all such things will be provided. In a few states, the trustee has to create a written account and it should be renewed and updated every year. The LA Probate Law specifies the right of the beneficiaries and states that they can ask the trustee to show the records of the transactions to them at any given point of time. The trustee is provided with a time margin of 90 days to create a proper accounting format and show it to the person who demands it. If the trustee refuses to carry this out then an attorney can intervene and carry out the accounting task along with the trustee. The trustee has to bear the expenses of the services provided by the attorney.

The trustee is generally provided with a list of assets and property which are to be passed on to the beneficiaries or nominees. If this is not done then the trustee has to carry out this task of listing everything in the accounts. They should have the receipts and documents which will provide proof for all the transactions that take place. The nature and the time period of the transactions have to be shown separately and the details have to be provided in a very organized and clear manner. If the accounts are descriptive then the chances of any sort of confusion or misapprehension can be ruled out. The amount of cash and the location in which it has been stored also has to be listed. The LA Probate Law states that people who are the beneficiaries or nominees can access the information related to the property. That means the information is confidential and no outside source or fourth party can come and demand for these details and information. In case any problem arises and the trustee fails to coordinate then an attorney can be consulted for expert advice and guidance on the matter. These attorneys should be skilled and experienced enough to provide proper representation to their clients if the matter comes up in the court of law.


The accounts are written statements which contain the details of the financial aspects of the property and assets of a person. Just like any other form of accounting, this particular account should also show the expenses and debts that concern the property. According to the LA Probate Law, the trustee has to file for accounting within the specified time period. They can be sued if they don’t follow these regulations. Thus, they need to understand and appreciate the right of everyone concerned with the properties and they should carry out their duties on time to avoid problems. If they think that they won’t be able to handle such an immense responsibility then they need to tell this to the person at the time of appointment. They should get ready to undertake such a task only after they have communicated with the person who wants to set up a trust. They need to understand that their negligence can affect the lives of countless individuals and years of hard work can go in vain. The loss of a life is never easy to handle and those who was left behind already have a lot on their plates. They should be treated patiently and should be provided with all the comfort and assurance they deserve.

After a person passes away, every activity and transaction will revolve around the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to some rights and they have full support of the court backing them up. A beneficiary should be informed about his or her rights during the application of probate in the state court. If the beneficiary does not agree with a certain term and has an objection to it, then he or she is free to communicate it to the authorities and they will take care that nothing is done without their wish and consent. The LA Probate Law states that the names of the beneficiaries should be mentioned along with all the information regarding the estate. Before all the documentation is readied and completed, the beneficiary needs to check the details and review the financial allocation of all the properties and assets. If the beneficiary demands compensation from the executor on certain valid grounds then the court will extend its support to him or her. Thus, it can be observed that the judicial system is very effective and any chances of foul play, misplacement, fraud or deceit are treated with severity. The court respects the demands of the deceased and the requirements of the beneficiaries as specified by him or her.

The Role and Importance of a Trustee as stated by the LA Probate Law

 

 

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A graduate of Boston University School of Law, Scott P. Schomer is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and elder law issues, having discussed these important issues on local and national television. A seasoned courtroom advocate, Scott has obtained combined judgments and verdicts in excess of twenty-five million dollars for his clients. Scott has served as a member of the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Volunteer Panel (PVP Attorney), Probate Settlement Panel and a Judge Pro Tempore. Scott's expertise has been recognized by his peers with such accolades as a life-time membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Five Star Wealth Manager designation, and repeated nominations as California Super Lawyer.
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