Introduction to a Trust
Trustee Basics Module 1 introduces the main parties to the trust – the grantor, the beneficiary, and the trustee. Additional parties to the trust are introduced, such as advisors with specific oversight functions that may be required over several generations and common types of trustees and beneficiaries. The module concludes with applied learning, a helpful resource, and a concise summary of the trust concept, key terms, responsibilities, and duties of a trustee and beneficiary.
Estimated Completion Time: 4 hours
Featured Resources:
Articles/Book
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- Podcast by Patricia M. Angus entitled, The Trust Primer
Program Outline
Trustee Basics
Trustee Basics is a continuation of the learning established in Beneficiary Fundamentals and puts the learner in the shoes of a trustee. The course starts by establishing the main parties to a trust and defines the role of a trustee. The subsequent modules provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of a trustee and reviews the beneficiary’s duties in the trust relationship. This course includes worksheets and resources that help an individual work through if they are ready to take on the responsibility and duty of becoming a trustee. Additionally, Trustee Basics covers institutional trustees, the purpose of a private trust company, and how to evaluate trustee candidates and monitor their performance over time.
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