[WSBAPT] naming more than 2 co-trustees

[Heather deVrieze]

Being in the midst of multiple fights between co-fiduciaries, I can
wholeheartedly say "DON'T DO IT". No good can come of squabbling Trustees
and there is no easy Court process to sort out their fights. Two is bad
enough, mort than that would be untenable.

Heather

Heather S. de Vrieze
Attorney-at-Law
3909 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116-3705                         
(206)938-5500
heatherd at westseattlelaw.com
www.westseattlelaw.com

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[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Cyrus Field
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:04 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] naming more than 2 co-trustees

Folks- I have a client who wants to name himself and several children as
co-trustees of his restated RLT, each having the right to act
independently.
To date, I have never drafted a trust naming more than 2 co-tees and the
idea of doing so, especially where they can act independently (although I
know each can delegate to a co-tee under RCW 11.98.016), seems fraught
with peril. Any practical advice/experience to share out there for this
type of situation? Thanks in advance, Cy


Cyrus W. Field, Attorney at Law (admitted in Washington and Oregon)
phone: 360-472-1223 Mail: POB 367, Shaw Island, WA 98286 Office: 640
Mullis St. Friday Harbor, WA
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