QUESTION
If a trust document is written so you can , as trustee, help the benficiary, does the trustee have to go through court to get it for them?
Asked on Sep 26th, 2019 on Estate Planning - California
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3 trusts for grandchildren and 2 of the parents of 2 different kids need money in order to live and take care of my grand kids. If As trustee, I am allowed to do so at my discression, do I have to go through a court to get the money out for them?
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Discretion means discretion. It does not mean at the approval of the court. However, in some situations, it would be prudent for a trustee to seek a court order to avoid (other) beneficiaries later complaining.
Answered on Sep 27th, 2019 at 5:08 AM
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