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Difficulty: Moderate Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

• Trust agreement

Follow The Trust

1. Step 1

   Follow the trust agreement to the letter, no matter what his relationship with the beneficiary may be. The trustee is selected to act impartially and must carry out the duties established by the trust. While the trustee is in control of the trust, you do not own it and may not do anything for personal gain. You also may not make any changes or end the trust, except as outlined in the trust agreement.
   
   
   
   The trust may proscribe alternate beneficiaries, in case of the death of the original beneficiary or other circumstances which may make the selection of a new beneficiary necessary. Make such selections with strict attention to the trust agreement.

2. Step 2

   Research the laws of the state in which the trust was established. Make certain that any actions you take are within the boundaries of the law, even if they conflict with the charges of the trust. For example, some states proscribe specific time limits a private insurance trust may continue after the named insured dies.

3. Step 3

   Maintain records of any and all expenses, including your own, which are outlined in the trust agreement. In addition, any disbursement of funds to beneficiaries and any payment of taxes on behalf of the trust must be recorded. All expenses in addition to any and all income must be recorded. If the trust has an investment component, there may be income and associated taxes to pay and record.
   
   
   
   Administering the trust may require paying fees on behalf of the trust for services such as tax preparation and legal consultation. Other fees may include bank fees for withdrawals, but any other individual or agency fees charged to the trust must be on record.

4. Step 4

   Research the tax laws that apply to the trust you are administering. The state laws vary, in addition to the variance in laws according to the age of the beneficiary. Prepare the tax returns for the trust and for the beneficiary if the trust dictates in a timely manner, consulting tax professionals if necessary.

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