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FAILURE TO SELECT ALL OF THE KIDS AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES

Problem:

Client pays $4,000 to $6,000 for a Revocable Trust, Pour-Over Will, Health Directives and Powers of Attorney.  Attorney provides a letter of instructions outlining what should be done. Package goes into the office drawer, safe deposit box or becomes a paperweight.

At the triggering date, the attorney sadly informs the grieving client that a probate proceeding must be opened or some legal maneuvering must be completed have assets transferred.  More money, more aggravation, bad timing.

Solutions:

Client should overcome procrastination

Follow up by CPA and/or Attorney

Communication

Create a checklist of assets for title changes – not just real estate