[WSBAPT] Non-US citizen/Non-US resident guardian and Family Trust questions

[Sarah Jael Dion]

Hi all-

Clients are both US Citizens, but one is also a citizen of Taiwan, where she was born and raised. Her family all still resides in Taiwan, and they go back and forth frequently. 

They want to name a relative in Taiwan as guardian for the kids. They would also like to have the guardian act as trustee for the family trust for the benefit of the children.

I know that while not specifically prohibited, having a foreign national act as trustee could add complexity. Getting the money out of the US also seems potentially problematic. 

What are the options in a situation such as this? Could we leave the trust situs in WA and have a professional trustee administer? Or should we aim to move the trust to Taiwan?

I’d welcome any thoughts! Thanks in advance!

Sarah Jael Dion

Dion Law PLLC					
206-550-4005
sarah at dionlaw.com
www.dionlaw.com

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