Q: my mother passed away and she I am her successor trustee What steps do I need to execute to transfer of her assets?
I am trying to use her funds to pay her bills after she passed away this thanksgiving...Please advise
I have the trust papers designating me as her trust successor. what is the process for closing out her bank accounts and certificates of deposit? transferring her real property so that I can keep her bills on track Please advise
A: You're asking how to administer a trust, which is a detailed process that cannot be easily explained in a sentence or two. This website is meant for quick questions and answers, not explaining a five month process that involves formal notices required by law (the content of which is very specific and detailed in the law.) So, unfortunately, I cannot give you a short and sweet answer on how to administer a trust. You may want to start by asking your mother's bank what documents it requires in order to transfer the trustee from your mother to you. But, there is much more involved. I suggest you contact a lawyer to advise you if you do not know what to do. There is personal liability for trustees, so you want to be sure you do it correctly. Best wishes!
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