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What to do if you've been named Trustee in Florida

Being named Trustee means you may be responsible for administering a Trust under Florida law. Here's a clear starting point — then confirm the specifics for your situation before you act.

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  1. 1

    Confirm your role

    Read the Trust instrument to confirm you are in fact the acting Trustee, what powers you have, and what the Trust directs. Note any amendments or restatements.

  2. 2

    Secure the documents

    Locate the original Trust and any amendments, and gather related documents (deeds, account statements, and — where applicable — a death certificate).

  3. 3

    Identify and safeguard assets

    Make an inventory of what the Trust owns and take reasonable steps to protect it. Do not commingle Trust assets with your own.

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  • 4

    Identify the beneficiaries

    Determine who the qualified beneficiaries are. You'll owe them duties to inform and, generally, to account.

  • 5

    Handle required notices

    Florida law may require a Notice of Trust filing and a notice to qualified beneficiaries within set timeframes. Get the sequence and timing right.

  • 6

    Don't rush distributions

    Understand the Trust terms and your obligations before paying anyone. Premature or incorrect distributions are a common source of Trustee liability.

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