[WSBAPT] Transfer to Trust

[John Creahan]

Mark,
I suspect the answer depends on the type of trust that receives the funds. The POD feature may still apply when the asset is held in a revocable living trust, but the rules are likely different for other types of trusts. Even with an RLT, I would very carefully review the account documents to ensure that the funds will be distributed in a manner consistent with the grantor's intentions.
My $.02.
John

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Tracie Wall
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Transfer to Trust

Mark:

You are correct.  We fund a lot of Trusts with various investment accounts/financial assets/insurance policies. The Trust is often the owner of the asset but not the beneficiary.

Tracie


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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Mark Vohr
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 10:25 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Transfer to Trust

I was told that if a POD investment account is transferred to a trust, the POD beneficiary designation is lost and the trust becomes the beneficiary.  I don't agree, I think the beneficiary stays the same regardless of who owns the account (individual or trust).  In order to make the trust the beneficiary, one would also have to change the beneficiary designation.

Am I correct?

Mark


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