[WSBAPT] Can a trust be a sole member of an LLC?

[Susan Donahue]




Thanks Mark. Good suggestion. I’ll pass it along. 

Susan

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> On Aug 25, 2021, at 8:50 AM, Mark Reinhardt <MReinhardt at rehberglaw.com> wrote:
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> Susan,
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> Yes, a trust may be a member of an LLC.  In order to clarify who is managing the LLC, however, I prefer to have manager-managed entities with an individual serving as manager, with the trust as the sole member.
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> Subject: [WSBAPT] Can a trust be a sole member of an LLC?
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> I have a client who wants to put all of his assets in a revocable trust.  Fine.  But he has LLCs and he wants the trust to be the sole member of the LLC?  Does Washington law regarding LLCs permit this?  I imagine so, but I want to be sure.
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> Any comments will be very welcome.
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> Susan
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