[WSBAPT] trust queston

[Cindy Zetts]

Hello --

I have not had this issue come up for me, so I'm looking for some help in a probate with a beneficiary who has a substance-abuse problem.  The PR wants to create a trust to distribute the beneficiary's share of the estate to prevent the beneficiary from going on a bender and spending the money on drugs. The Will specifically allows PR to create a trust for a minor or incapacitated beneficiary, but the beneficiary in question fits in neither of those categories at this point.  It seems to me that RCW 11.98.008(1) should allow the PR to create a trust for the benefit of the beneficiary in question. PR wants to provide minimal $$ to the beneficiary until the beneficiary has been clean for an extended period.

Anyone available to help this PR or to answer a few questions from me so I can help?

Thank you,
Cindy Zetts
Cynthia Zetts Law, PLLC
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