What Do I Need to Know about Trust Administration?

Learn the Basics of Trust Administration

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If you have been appointed to manage a Trust, you will need to understand your duties in Trust Administration in order to perform your job well. The Trust Administration process can be very simple or complex depending on the types of assets held within a Trust, tax issues, and the financial condition of the estate.

Trust Administration Explained

The process of carrying out the instructions set forth in a Trust is called Trust Administration. The Trust has the power to work on behalf of the Trustor (the person creating the Trust), whether the Trustor is still alive and acting as trustee, or has passed away transferring management duties to the trustee. It will be the trustee’s fiduciary responsibilities to administer the Trust, and to retain help from legal and financial professionals if necessary.

Trustee Duties

Trust Administration requires a lot time and attention from a trustee. Some of the duties of Trust Administration consist of notifying heirs, changing titles to and inventorying assets, as well as several accounting responsibilities which include, estate Tax review, paying creditors, and paying any fees associated with the Trust Administration process.

Managing the affairs of an estate can be complex and overwhelming. In some instances, Trust Administration runs smoothly. In other cases, the financial situation of the estate or beneficiary arguments about inheritance can complicate the process greatly.

There are liabilities involved in being a trustee. A Trustee must know their local Trust laws well. If a beneficiary suspects the trustee of any wrong doing, the trustee can be challenged in court.

Learn More About Trust Administration

Download our free report, “Trust Administration: Prior Planning Prevents Problems” to learn more about the administrative and financial responsibilities of Trust Administration. The report covers:

  • All the important elements of Trust Administration
  • Responsibilities of a Trustee
  • How to determine the taxes owed on the estate
  • The important definitions of Trust Administration

Download your free report today and learn the essentials of creating and managing a Trust Administration Checklist.

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