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How can I find out if I have a trust fund or am I a beneficiary of a trust fund?
Asked on Jun 21st, 2013 on Estate Planning - Missouri
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Gerald A. Bagazinski
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Do you believe someone died and left you as a beneficiary?
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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This is an age old question and unfortunately there is no easy answer.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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The only way is to ask the trustor.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Depends on whether the trust includes real estate. If it does, the family trust might be recorded at the county registry. If the settlor has died, you could start by researching the will. If the creator of the mystery trust is alive he or she may have it in a drawer or at the lawyer's office.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:26 AM
You have to ask the people who might set up a fund for you. It does not have to be registered with the court.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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The Law Office of Kelvin Green
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You would need to ask the person who established the trust or trustee. There is no way of knowing unless they tell you
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
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You generally cannot find this out. A trust is a private arrangement between the grantor and the trustee(s). Upon the occurrence of certain events, the trustee is required to provide you with notice. Usually, this is upon the death of the grantor or when the trust becomes irrevocable. At that time, you would receive notice of the trust and a copy of the provisions that apply to you. You have no right to this information under most other circumstances.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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Answered on Jun 23rd, 2013 at 7:53 PM
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Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
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Trusts are usually not public documents. You will have to talk to the person or persons you think may have set up a trust.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2013 at 7:53 PM