California Trust Administration
What to do when someone dies with a Trust
What are the next steps after someone in California dies with a Trust?What happens to my parent’s home after they pass away with a Trust? How are property and possessions distributed after a death in the family?
It’s a lot to consider, but this is what everyone needs:
- Simple steps for the heirs
- Streamlined access to your inheritance
- Smooth distribution of assets
- Tax benefits upon transfer of your home
- Easy property and possession transfers
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When someone dies with a Trust in California, the estate must be administered by a Successor Trustee. This individual in charge must take numerous legal steps to transfer assets to the beneficiaries. In estate planning, these legal steps are called Trust Administration – the settling of one’s estate, retitling of real property and finalizing of the late individual’s affairs.
These steps include:
- Filing an original Will with the probate court
- Notifying the Department of Health Care Services and Franchise Tax Board
- Preparation of Affidavit of Death & New Certificate of Trust
- Mailing statutory notices
- Obtaining a unique Tax ID
- Creating a small estate affidavit
As one of California’s largest Estate Planning firms, Vanguard Legal Group doesn’t just answer your questions. We resolve your problems. If someone in your family has recently died and owns property or assets in excess of $185,000, the estate must have the Trust Administered. Call Vanguard Legal Group today to get the help you need – (858) 384-5777
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