Can a successor trustee transfer property in Trust at any time without consent of the beneficiaries?

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Can a successor trustee transfer property in Trust at any time without consent of the beneficiaries?

Asked on July 9, 2015 under Estate Planning, California

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Christine Socrates / The Law Office of Christine Sabio Socrates, Attorney At Law

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

The answer to your question would depend on the provisions of the trust document.  The trustee is given certain powers by the grantor so you would need to evaluate the trust and read the provisions specifically regarding trustee powers. 


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