Trust Administration

Peace of mind during difficult times.

If a loved one has passed away, Vanguard can complete key administration steps on your behalf.

We make this complex process simple & straightforward for you, ensuring accuracy and peace of mind.

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What is Trust Administration?

Whether someone has a Trust or not, their estate must be administered upon one’s passing. The State of California requires this administration process, called Trust Administration, to legally distribute someone’s assets to another individual after death.

In short, Trust Administration needs to happen after you pass and before any beneficiaries can receive any portion of your estate.

Depending on your marital status, the Trust Administration process may look different. If you leave behind a surviving spouse, the administration will focus on removing your name from various components of your estate plan. In contrast, the administration for a single individual will focus on legally empowering your successor trustee to enact your wishes.

  1. Filing the original Will with the Probate court in the county where the death occurred.

  2. Providing proper notification to the Department of Health Care Services
    Notification to Franchise Tax Board if necessary.

  3. Preparation of Affidavit of Death for the transfer of real estate assets.

  4. Preparing a new Certificate of Trust for the Successor Trustee.

  5. Preparation and mailing of statutory notices.

  6. Obtaining a unique Tax ID for the Trust when necessary.

  7. Creating a small estate affidavit, when necessary

We’re very sorry for your loss. Please contact our Client Services team at 888-995-6014 or using the form below.

After deciding to move forward, your attorney will provide a one-on-one consultation, review the Trust documents, and answer any questions.

We will then complete the necessary steps to allow the successor trustee access and control of the assets.

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