Understanding Trust Requirements
Trusts are legal arrangements where assets are held for the benefit of specific people or organizations. When securities are held in a trust, we need to see the entire trust document - not just a summary or excerpt.
What We Need
Complete Original Trust Document
PLEASE NOTE: The only time we accept trust documents to show authority is when the account in which the securities are held is in the name of the trust.
We require all trust documents:
The complete original trust document (all pages)
All amendments made over the years
All Death Certificates
Other relevant documentation such as Resignation of Successor Trustee affidavits or Appointment of Trustees
Declaration of Trust (if applicable). Please note that this document alone ***will not ***suffice as the full original trust document; it is supplemental but required when available
Additional Documentation Info.
All Amendments
Any amendments made over the years are equally important because they might have changed who the trustee is or what they’re allowed to do. Even if an amendment seems minor, we need to see it to ensure we have the complete current picture of the trust’s terms.
Supporting Documentation
Depending on your situation, we may also need:
Death certificates: If the original trustee has passed away
Resignation documents: If a trustee has formally resigned
Acceptance documents: Showing how a successor trustee officially took over
Court orders: If a court has made any determinations about the trust
Please note that we reserve the right to request additional documentation to ensure your transaction can be processed.