Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
how soon after death does a gift in a trust need to be gifted if the trust say immediately upon death.
Asked on 1/10/12, 9:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack
Pollak & Cusack
it depends on what the document says, but generally, no distribution will be made for at least four months after the Trustee Notices are mailed. If there are complications like creditors or estate taxes (the later unlikely this year) it can take considerably longer.
Answered on 1/12/12, 8:11 am
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