Drafting a Trust In Lauderhill, Florida

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In Lauderhill, Florida, a trust is an arrangement in which property is held by one person (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary).

There are many reasons why a person might set up a trust. A well-managed trust, started with a substantial amount of money, can mature into a sizable college fund for a child. Moreover, if the trust is well-drafted, the beneficiary can be restricted in how they use the money, so they don't waste it.

If you are a trustee, you can permit the beneficiary to access the trust under any conditions you see fit (or make it unconditional, if you want). The point is that, if you make sure the trust agreement is well-constructed, you can help the beneficiary in any way you like, secure in the knowledge that they won't be able (or will find it extremely difficult) to spend it on things you don't approve of.

Of course, the trust could also be set up to permit the beneficiary unfettered access to the fund, or a specific amount of money could be released from the fund to the beneficiary each month, for the beneficiary to use as he or she sees fit.

What to Include in Any Lauderhill, FL Trust

To set up a valid trust in Lauderhill, Florida, 4 elements are required. First, the trust must have a stated purpose, and this purpose must be clearly laid out in the documents that create the trust.

Second, every trust, to be valid, has to assign a trustee. This is the individual or other entity (such as a corporation) who oversees the property that embodies the trust. They possess and control the property, and are responsible for seeing that it is used according to the purpose of the trust.

Third, there must be a named beneficiary. This is the person, persons, or entity who is truly benefiting from the trust. This person or entity must be clearly identified, or must be identifiable at some point in the future that can be objectively defined.

Finally, the trust needs to have a corpus, or body. The "body" of the trust is the property that benefits the beneficiary, and that the trustee oversees. Obviously, there can be no trust without something being held in trust.

Can A Lauderhill, Florida Trust Drafting Attorney Help?

While the elements of a valid trust are relatively simple and easy to remember, drafting a trust that is sure to be carried out according to the wishes of the person making it can still be intricate. For that reason, a good Lauderhill, Florida attorney specializing in estate planning and the drafting trusts may prove invaluable.

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Life in Lauderhill

Lauderhill is a city in Florida with a population of approximately 66,887 people. It is located in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metropolitan area. From this description itself, Lauderhill's location seems exquisite! After all, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Pompano area are filled with beautiful beaches!

Some popular Lauderhill attractions include Lady Helen Fishing Charters, Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Las Olas Boulevard, Stranahan House, Everglades Holiday Park, and Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Being in such a great location, Lauderhill and surrounding areas are filled with law firms of all sizes. These firms train attorneys of various skill levels, who are able to handle any legal issue in all areas of law.

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