Understanding the Duties and Responsibilities of a Successor Trustee

What You Will Need To Do At The Grantor's Incapacity And/or Death

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16. What Does The Successor Trustee Do At Incapacity?

• Oversees care of ill person
• Understands insurance benefits and limitations
• Looks after care of any minors and dependents
• Applies for disability benefits
• Puts together team of advisors
• Notifies bank and others
• Transacts necessary business
• Keeps accurate records and accounting

 

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