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This new trustee can be appointed by the trusts beneficiaries or the courts. Successor trustees must voluntarily accept their position, typically by filing an affidavit of appointment or permission to serve. A formal amendment to the trust is required if an existing trustee wants to alter their successor trustee.
To become a successor trustee, the person must accept the position in writing. Typically, an Affidavit for Successor Trustee is signed and notarized to take over the duties as successor trustee.
The successor trustee should provide the new number to financial institutions. The successor trustee should file a Form 56, Notice of Fiduciary Relationship, with IRS to advise that the trust maker has passed away, and the successor trustee will be filing future tax returns.
2) Court appointment of a Successor Trustee: A Petition is filed under PC 17200 to appoint a successor trustee. All trustees and beneficiaries sign a consent. At least one beneficiary or trustee signs a nomination of a new trustee. Always look to the trust to see if a successor is named.
For a revocable living trust, the grantor can appoint someone to become the trustee upon their death. When the appointed trustee is unable or unwilling to carry out their duties, a court may appoint a trustee to manage the trust property and its distribution.
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A Petition is filed under PC 17200 to appoint a successor trustee. All trustees and beneficiaries sign a consent. At least one beneficiary or trustee signs a nomination of a new trustee. Always look to the trust to see if a successor is named.
Obtain certified copies of the Grantors death certificate these may be necessary to prove the Successor Trustees legal authority to administer the trust property.

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