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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is a GAL <i>required</i> to be appointed for a minor (17 yrs old) beneficiary of a testamentary trust? The minor is the sole beneficiary and trust assets are significant. The beneficiary’s mother is ex-wife of decedent, she is listed as guardian in decedent’s Will, but regardless, has full custody of minor beneficiary. Probate is open and named Trustee has just opened the trust account. Minor will be turning 18 within the next 6-8 months. The trust is a HEMS standard that only allows outright distributions in percentages at ages 25, 30 and 35.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your thoughts, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Timothy C. Lehr<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorney at Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stiles Law Inc., P.S.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>p: 360.855.0131<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>e: <a href="mailto:timothy@stileslaw.com">timothy@stileslaw.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>w: <a href="http://www.stileslaw.com">www.stileslaw.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>NOTICE</b>: The information contained in this email is proprietary and/or confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, you are hereby notified to : (i) delete the email and all copies; (ii) not disclose, distribute or use the email in any manner; (iii) notify the sender immediately. Thank you. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
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