Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Can the beneficiary of a Trust also be a Co-Trustee?


Asked on 4/10/13, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kevin Pollock Law Office of Kevin A. Pollock LLC

Absolutely. It may not always be wise from a tax or an asset protection perspective, but it is definitely allowed.

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Answered on 4/12/13, 12:02 pm


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