A general assignment of assets to a trust helps transfer titled and untitled property into a living trust to ensure continuity of management and simplify the probate process after incapacity or death. In West Rancho Dominguez and throughout Los Angeles County, many families choose this document to move bank accounts, investment accounts, personal property, and other assets into a trust’s control without retitling every single item immediately. This introduction explains what a general assignment accomplishes, when it is commonly used, and how it fits with a broader estate plan including a revocable living trust, pour-over will, and related documents maintained by the Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman.
Creating a general assignment of assets to a trust can be a practical step for those completing or updating an estate plan. The assignment operates as a vehicle to allocate assets to a trust that may not already be titled in the trust’s name, while preserving the trust’s provisions for distribution and management. It works alongside instruments such as a pour-over will, certification of trust, and powers of attorney to form a coordinated plan. This paragraph outlines how the document supports your trust strategy, reduces administrative hurdles, and helps your family follow the trust’s instructions smoothly after your passing or incapacity.
A general assignment of assets to trust provides practical benefits that make administration of a trust more efficient and reliable. It establishes a clear route for transferring assets that remain in the decedent’s name into the trust, minimizing delays and administrative steps after death. The assignment also helps maintain privacy by reducing the scope of probate proceedings in California, while supporting the trust’s funding and distribution objectives. Families benefit from reduced confusion about ownership, quicker access to funds for ongoing needs, and greater consistency with the trust’s provisions for beneficiaries, guardianship nominations, and management of special assets like retirement accounts and life insurance trusts.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman provides estate planning services tailored to residents of West Rancho Dominguez and the surrounding Los Angeles area. Our approach focuses on clear communication, careful document drafting, and practical solutions that align with each client’s goals. We prepare revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, financial powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and related trust funding documents including general assignments. Clients can expect guidance through the choices that affect their family, assets, and legacy, with attention to California law and the mechanics of transferring property into trust vehicles in a way that supports long-term planning and peace of mind.
A general assignment is a legal document that transfers ownership claims of property from an individual to their trust. It covers assets that were not retitled into the trust during life, such as certain bank accounts, household items, and intangible property. The assignment is often used together with a pour-over will that captures residuary property, so the trust receives any remaining assets after death. It is important to understand how California property laws, beneficiary designations, and account titling interact with the assignment so that the funding achieves the desired outcome for management and distribution under the trust.
Although a general assignment can move many assets into a trust, it does not override beneficiary designations on retirement plans or payable-on-death accounts where those designations control distribution. The document is most effective for assets held in the decedent’s name without conflicting third-party designations. Proper execution and record-keeping are essential to ensure institutions accept the assignment when the trust becomes active. This paragraph explains how the assignment fits with other estate planning tools, why attention to account titles matters, and what steps typically follow after signing the assignment to keep the trust funded and effective.
A general assignment is a written statement by the grantor assigning rights and ownership of certain property to a trust. It typically identifies the trust by name and date and lists categories of assets or a general description of property to be conveyed. The form documents the grantor’s intent that the trust hold and manage those assets under its terms, and it can simplify transfer procedures for items that are impractical to individually retitle. While simple in concept, the form must be carefully drafted so that it aligns with state law, institutional requirements, and the broader estate plan, ensuring the trust operates as intended for management and distribution.
A valid general assignment typically includes identifying information for the trust and grantor, a clear transfer clause, and signatures executed according to California rules. Important steps include reviewing titles and beneficiary designations, preparing supporting documents such as a certification of trust for institutions, and maintaining records of the assignment with trust documents. Following the assignment, trustees should update account records when appropriate and coordinate with financial institutions to confirm acceptance. The process also involves periodic review of the estate plan to ensure newly acquired assets are handled consistently with the trust’s funding methods and the client’s wishes over time.
Understanding commonly used terms helps clients navigate trust funding. This section defines words like grantor, trustee, assign, trust certification, pour-over will, and beneficiary designation so that you can follow conversations with financial institutions and legal counsel. Clear definitions reduce misunderstandings when preparing and recording a general assignment, and they help clarify why some assets need retitling while others can move by assignment. The glossary also highlights distinctions unique to California law, such as community property considerations and the role of transfer-on-death designations, to guide practical decision making during estate planning.
The grantor or settlor is the person who creates the trust and transfers assets into it. This individual signs documents like the trust agreement and any general assignment of assets to the trust, expressing the intent that specified property become part of the trust estate. The grantor often retains certain powers under a revocable living trust, including the ability to change terms or revoke the trust while alive. Identifying the grantor clearly on documents ensures institutions and third parties understand who authorized transfers and provides a consistent record for trust administration after incapacity or death.
A pour-over will is a will designed to transfer any assets remaining in the decedent’s individual name into their trust upon death. It acts as a safety net for property not previously retitled or assigned to the trust, directing the probate court to pass those assets to the trust for distribution according to its terms. The pour-over will works with a general assignment to ensure comprehensive funding of the trust. While a pour-over will still goes through probate for the assets it covers, it helps consolidate distributions under the trust’s directives and maintain coherence across the estate plan.
A certification of trust is a condensed document that proves the existence and authority of a trust without revealing the trust’s private terms. Financial institutions often accept a certification instead of a full trust agreement when updating account titling or recognizing a trustee’s authority. It typically includes the trust’s name, date, grantor, and confirmation that the trustee has the power to manage trust assets. Using a certification alongside a general assignment streamlines interactions with banks and other entities so trustees can complete necessary transfers without disclosing sensitive estate provisions.
A beneficiary designation is a named recipient of assets from accounts like retirement plans, life insurance, or payable-on-death accounts. These designations generally override wills and assignments for the specific accounts they govern, meaning that retirement accounts and similar instruments pass according to their named beneficiaries rather than by a general assignment to a trust. Proper coordination of beneficiary forms with the trust documents is essential when funding a trust because mismatched designations can leave significant assets outside the trust’s control and lead to unintended distributions.
When funding a trust, individuals choose among several methods including general assignment, retitling accounts into the trust name, and updating beneficiary designations. Each approach has benefits and limitations depending on the asset type, institutional requirements, and privacy considerations. Retitling provides clear ownership by the trust but can be time-consuming for many assets. A general assignment offers a practical alternative for certain property, while beneficiary designations control specific accounts and may take precedence. This comparison helps clients select the best combination of methods to achieve a fully funded trust while minimizing paperwork and maintaining the desired distribution plan.
A limited approach to trust funding can be appropriate when most significant assets are already titled in the trust and only a few minor items remain in the grantor’s name. Household items, certain small bank accounts, or personal effects can sometimes be handled through a general assignment without undertaking a broad retitling campaign. This option saves time and expense while still aligning the trust to receive residual assets through a pour-over will if necessary. The decision should consider the effort required to retitle versus the administrative simplicity of an assignment for small or infrequently accessed property.
A limited approach is often feasible when financial institutions accept a certification of trust in lieu of a full trust agreement. If banks and brokerage firms will recognize trustee authority with the certification, trustees can update account records efficiently and rely less on individual retitling. Under these circumstances, a general assignment can complement the certification to move remaining assets, simplifying administration while preserving privacy. It is still important to confirm each institution’s requirements in writing, as acceptance policies vary and can affect whether a limited funding approach succeeds without complications.
A comprehensive funding strategy is recommended when a client holds diverse assets including real property, retirement accounts, life insurance, business interests, and accounts with third-party beneficiary designations. Coordinating these different types requires careful review to ensure each asset is handled in a way that aligns with the trust’s goals and California law. For example, retirement accounts often need beneficiary designations reviewed, while real property requires deeds to be retitled. A complete approach prevents gaps in the plan, reduces the risk of unintended probate, and helps preserve smoother administration of trust assets for beneficiaries and fiduciaries.
Clients who prioritize privacy and avoiding probate often benefit from a comprehensive funding effort that retitles major assets into the trust and revises beneficiary designations where appropriate. Probate proceedings are public, and transferring assets to the trust during life or via coordinated beneficiary updates helps keep distributions private and within the trustee’s control. A thorough plan assesses which assets must be retitled, which can transfer by assignment, and where beneficiary forms need updating, producing a cohesive solution that aligns with the client’s goals for confidentiality and streamlined administration after incapacity or death.
Fully funding a living trust delivers predictable administration, smoother asset management during incapacity, and clearer distribution to beneficiaries. When the majority of assets are titled in the trust, trustees can access funds and manage property without court supervision, supporting continuity in paying bills, maintaining investments, and addressing family needs. Comprehensive funding also reduces the assets subject to probate, often shortening timelines and reducing public exposure of the estate. This approach requires initial effort to retitle accounts and coordinate beneficiary designations but results in fewer complications for loved ones when the trust becomes active.
Another important advantage of a comprehensive funding plan is consistency of administration. With assets centralized in the trust, the trustee follows a single governing document and distribution scheme, which reduces disputes and confusion among family members. This consolidation keeps instructions for special arrangements—such as trusts for minors, special needs trusts, or pet trusts—clear and enforceable. The result is a more orderly transition of assets that aligns with the grantor’s wishes while offering greater operational flexibility for ongoing management of investments, real property, and business interests under California law.
A comprehensive approach minimizes the portion of an estate that must go through probate, which is a public court process. By funding the trust and coordinating beneficiary designations, families reduce public scrutiny of their financial affairs and speed up distribution to heirs. This privacy also shields important details such as asset values, beneficiary identities, and personal requests that would otherwise appear in probate records. The reduced court involvement commonly lowers administrative burdens on heirs and allows trustees to focus on honoring the trust’s terms without significant court oversight, leading to a more discreet and efficient plan execution.
When a trust is fully funded, the successor trustee can step into a clear role managing assets and handling financial affairs without delay. This continuity is valuable if the grantor becomes incapacitated and needs bills paid, property maintained, or healthcare expenses addressed. After death, the streamlined transfer of assets reduces administrative delay and confusion for beneficiaries. A comprehensive plan also reduces conflicts by establishing a single legal framework for distribution, trustee powers, and asset management, allowing for predictable outcomes that reflect the grantor’s intentions and ease the burden on family members during difficult times.
Begin by reviewing the titles on bank, investment, and retirement accounts along with any beneficiary forms associated with those accounts. These documents often determine how assets pass at death, and beneficiary designations can supersede a general assignment. When planning trust funding, confirm whether accounts require retitling, whether institutions accept a certification of trust, and whether beneficiary forms should be updated to align with the trust. Maintaining a checklist of accounts and their current designations helps avoid assets being unintentionally left outside the trust, which can lead to probate and delay for heirs.
Real property typically requires a deed to retitle ownership into a trust, and this process should be handled carefully to avoid unintended tax or lending consequences. Coordinate with the title company, mortgage lender, and county recorder to ensure the deed is properly prepared and recorded. In some cases, additional documents such as transfer declarations or community property considerations apply. Paying attention to titles and recording requirements helps ensure real estate joins the trust cleanly, aligning property ownership with other assets and minimizing complications during administration.
A general assignment is considered when clients want to ensure smaller or overlooked assets become part of their living trust without the burden of retitling every item individually. It can be used to gather personal property, miscellaneous accounts, and contractual rights into the trust’s scope. For people who appreciate a practical method to support their estate plan, the assignment reduces administrative steps and helps maintain the trust’s intended distributions. This option is particularly useful when paired with a pour-over will and certification of trust to provide a cohesive, comprehensive funding strategy for the estate.
Clients also consider a general assignment if they value a streamlined process for trustees to follow after incapacity or death. The assignment clarifies that certain assets should be managed according to the trust terms, minimizing disputes and confusion among family members. While not a substitute for retitling when required, the assignment fills in gaps between titled assets and trust goals, helping to prevent unintended probate and making administration smoother for successor trustees. The choice to use an assignment depends on asset types, institutional policies, and the client’s wishes for privacy and continuity.
Typical situations that call for a general assignment include when a trust has already been created but certain assets remain titled in the grantor’s name, when personal property is abundant and retitling would be impractical, and when clients want a fallback method to ensure assets pass to the trust. It can also be used when the trust has been updated and the owner needs to consolidate newly acquired property. The assignment provides an administrative tool to align these assets with the trust while maintaining clarity for trustees and beneficiaries during eventual administration.
One common circumstance is when a client creates a living trust but does not complete or forgets to finish retitling all accounts and property into the trust. Years can pass between creating a trust and moving every asset, leaving gaps that a general assignment can fill. The assignment documents the grantor’s intent that residual assets be treated as trust property, supporting consistency in administration and reducing the likelihood that property will be treated as part of a probate estate if it remains in the decedent’s name at death.
Personal property and numerous small accounts are often impractical to retitle individually, and clients may prefer to assign these items to the trust in one document. Household goods, collections, vehicles not subject to separate titling processes, and miscellaneous bank or brokerage accounts can be consolidated through a general assignment to reduce the administrative burden. This approach keeps those assets within the trust’s scope for distribution while allowing more involved assets to be handled through retitling or beneficiary updates as needed.
When a grantor acquires new property after forming a trust, there can be a lag before the asset is transferred into the trust. A general assignment can cover recently acquired items that have not yet been retitled by documenting the grantor’s intent to include them in the trust estate. This ensures continuity with the overall plan and reduces the risk that newly acquired property will inadvertently be treated outside the trust. It also provides clarity for successor trustees that the grantor intended these assets to be managed and distributed according to the trust provisions.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman serves West Rancho Dominguez and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities with practical estate planning and trust funding assistance. Whether you need a general assignment of assets to a trust, a revocable living trust, or supporting documents like a pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and advance health care directive, we focus on clear communication and careful preparation of documents. Our goal is to help families put a coherent plan in place that reflects their wishes, supports smooth administration, and reduces the risk of unexpected probate or confusion for loved ones.
Clients select the Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman for practical, client-focused estate planning guidance tailored to California law and Los Angeles County practice. We work with individuals and families to design trust funding strategies that reflect their goals for privacy, continuity, and control. Our services include drafting general assignments, preparing certifications of trust, coordinating retitling of assets, and reviewing beneficiary designations to reduce the risk of assets passing outside the trust. This approach helps clients implement a comprehensive plan while avoiding unnecessary complexity or public probate proceedings.
Our process emphasizes clear explanations and step-by-step coordination with financial institutions, title companies, and other third parties involved in transferring or retitling assets. We assist clients in compiling lists of accounts, preparing the correct documentation for banks and brokers, and advising on deed transfers for real property. By coordinating these practical tasks, we aim to ease the administrative burden on clients and their families, ensuring that trust funding proceeds smoothly and records are maintained for future trustees and beneficiaries.
We also help clients anticipate common pitfalls, such as mismatched beneficiary designations, creditor considerations, and tax reporting implications that may affect trust funding. With attention to detail and a focus on implementing coherent, well-documented plans, our attorneys assist clients in creating a durable structure that supports long-term goals for asset management and distribution within California. The goal is practical, reliable guidance that aligns your trust funding with your overall estate plan and family priorities.
Our firm begins with a thorough review of your existing estate plan, asset inventory, and account titles to determine which funding methods best meet your objectives. We then recommend a combination of retitling, general assignment, and beneficiary updates as appropriate, draft the necessary documents, and coordinate with financial institutions and title companies to implement the plan. Throughout the process we maintain clear records, prepare certification of trust documents for use with institutions, and advise trustees on post-funding administration so the trust operates effectively when needed.
We start by compiling a detailed inventory of your assets and reviewing how each is currently titled or designated. This review identifies which accounts need retitling, which should keep beneficiary designations, and which items can be assigned to the trust. Understanding titles and designations early helps avoid conflicts between a general assignment and account rules. We also discuss practical considerations such as property deeds, vehicle titles, and small personal property that may be included, creating a plan tailored to reducing probate exposure and aligning assets with your trust.
We document bank and brokerage accounts, retirement plans, life insurance policies, real property, business interests, and tangible personal property. Each asset is evaluated for how it should be treated within the trust funding plan. This phase often uncovers items that were unintentionally left in the grantor’s name and helps determine whether a direct retitling, a general assignment, or a beneficiary update is the right choice. The result is a prioritized list of actions to complete funding efficiently and cohesively.
We contact the relevant banks, brokers, and title companies to confirm what documents they require to accept transfers or recognize trustee authority. Some institutions accept a certification of trust, while others request full trust copies or additional verification. Confirming these requirements in advance prevents unnecessary delays and ensures the assignment and other documents are prepared to meet institutional standards. This coordination is essential for ensuring each asset is handled correctly and that the funding process proceeds smoothly.
Once assets and institutional requirements are identified, we draft the general assignment, certifications, deeds, and any other necessary documents. We review the language with you to confirm the assets described match your intentions and ensure signatures and acknowledgements comply with California formalities. After execution, we provide guidance on where to file or record documents, how to store originals securely, and how trustees should present documentation to financial institutions when taking action on behalf of the trust.
We prepare a tailored general assignment that identifies the trust and describes the categories or specific property being conveyed. We also draft a certification of trust that institutions can accept to recognize trustee authority without exposing the trust’s private terms. These documents are reviewed with clients to ensure clarity and alignment with the trust agreement. Proper execution and notarization where needed help ensure institutions will accept the paperwork when transferring or updating account ownership.
For real property, we prepare deeds and coordinate with title companies to record transfers into the trust. Recording must be done correctly to avoid title issues and to preserve mortgage or tax considerations. We work with county recorders, handle any required disclosures, and ensure the new deed language aligns with the trust name and terms. This careful handling of real property matters reduces potential challenges in the future and ensures the trust reflects ownership of real estate assets as intended.
After execution and recording, we confirm institutions have processed transfers and updated account records to reflect the trust or accepted the certification of trust. We provide clients with copies of updated statements and recorded documents, and we offer guidance to trustees about where originals are stored and how to present documentation when acting on behalf of the trust. This final verification step closes the loop and provides peace of mind that assets are properly aligned with the estate plan for future administration.
We contact banks, brokers, and insurers to confirm that accounts have been updated and that the trust or trustee is recognized. This may involve following up on pending transfers, confirming beneficiary changes, and ensuring statements reflect the new ownership or trustee authority. Verifying these changes prevents surprises for successor trustees and beneficiaries and helps ensure the trust has access to funds when administration is required. We document confirmations and provide clear next steps if any institution requires additional information.
We advise clients on secure storage for original trust documents, signed assignments, and recorded deeds, and we provide trustees with instructions for accessing records and managing administrative tasks. Good record retention includes a list of accounts, contact information for institutions, and copies of certifications of trust. This guidance prepares trustees to act promptly and responsibly, reducing the likelihood of delays or disputes during administration and ensuring continuity in managing trust affairs under California law.
A general assignment of assets to a trust is a document that transfers ownership claims in certain property from the grantor to the trust, typically covering items that remain in the individual’s name. It is useful when retitling every asset is impractical, and it serves to include personal property and smaller accounts under the trust’s management for distribution according to the trust’s terms. The assignment should clearly identify the trust and the property being conveyed so that trustees and institutions understand the grantor’s intent. Before using a general assignment, review account titles and beneficiary designations because some accounts, like retirement plans and life insurance policies, transfer by beneficiary designation and may not be moved by assignment. Coordinating an assignment with a pour-over will, certification of trust, and targeted retitling helps produce a cohesive plan that minimizes probate exposure and clarifies administration for successor trustees.
Retitling places an account or property directly in the name of the trust, providing clear, recorded ownership by the trust itself. Retitling is often the preferred method for major assets, such as real estate and brokerage accounts, because it leaves no question about ownership and access by the trustee. This process generally requires updating deeds, account registrations, and filing recorded documents where applicable to create an unambiguous legal record of the trust’s ownership. A general assignment, by contrast, documents the grantor’s intent to have certain assets treated as trust property without individually updating every title. It can be a pragmatic supplement when many minor assets are involved and retitling would be burdensome. The right choice depends on the asset type, institutional policies, and the client’s priorities for privacy, cost, and administrative simplicity.
Retirement accounts and life insurance policies usually transfer according to the beneficiary designation forms on file with the plan administrator or insurer. Because beneficiary designations often take precedence over trust documents, a general assignment typically will not change where those proceeds go unless the beneficiary forms are updated to name the trust. It is important to review and, if desired, change beneficiary designations to align with trust funding goals, taking into account tax and distribution implications for each type of account. For accounts that permit it, naming the trust as beneficiary or coordinating a trust beneficiary designation with a rollover strategy may be appropriate. These actions should be taken with awareness of potential tax consequences and retirement rules, so careful planning and documentation are advisable to ensure the desired result is achieved without unintended effects for beneficiaries.
Many banks and financial institutions accept a certification of trust as proof of a trust’s existence and the trustee’s authority, while avoiding the need to disclose private trust terms. A certification typically provides the trust’s name, date, grantor, and confirmation that the trustee has authority to manage assets. Acceptance policies vary by institution, and some may still request additional information or a full trust copy for certain transactions, so confirming requirements in writing is prudent before relying solely on a certification. When institutions will accept a certification, it can streamline the process of funding the trust and updating account ownership. Combining a certification with a general assignment and clear documentation helps trustees present the necessary materials to financial institutions, making transfers and updates more efficient and reducing the risk of delays during administration.
A general assignment by itself does not automatically avoid probate for all assets, but it can reduce the number of items that remain subject to probate by clearly assigning certain property to the trust. Assets that are properly retitled into the trust or that pass via beneficiary designation to named recipients typically avoid probate. The assignment helps bring smaller or overlooked assets into the trust’s scope, decreasing the estate value subject to probate proceedings. Even with a general assignment and a fully funded trust, some property may still require probate depending on how accounts are titled and whether beneficiary forms override trust arrangements. Combining a general assignment with targeted retitling, updated beneficiary designations, and a pour-over will provides a more comprehensive approach to minimizing probate exposure in California.
To ensure successor trustees can access accounts during incapacity, it is important to have a well-drafted trust along with a financial power of attorney and clear documentation that institutions will accept. A successor trustee steps into authority under the trust terms when incapacity or death occurs, and a certification of trust can demonstrate trustee authority to institutions. Additionally, coordinating account titles and preparing a list of contacts and account numbers helps trustees act quickly when needed. A financial power of attorney complements the trust by allowing an agent to manage assets still in the grantor’s name during incapacity. Combining these documents and notifying institutions of the trust arrangement in advance provides practical support for trustees and agents to access funds, pay bills, and manage ongoing affairs without unnecessary barriers or court involvement.
When you acquire new property after creating a trust, plan to transfer it into the trust promptly if you want it governed by the trust’s terms. For real property, this typically requires executing and recording a deed conveying the property to the trust. For account-based assets, updating titles or beneficiary designations as appropriate helps maintain consistency with the trust’s funding strategy. Performing these steps soon after acquisition reduces the risk that newly acquired assets will inadvertently remain outside the trust. If immediate retitling is impractical, a general assignment can provide interim coverage by documenting your intent that the new property be included in the trust. This ensures continuity with the estate plan while you work through any institutional or recording requirements needed to complete the transfer formally.
Transferring property to a trust can have tax and reporting implications depending on the asset type and the nature of the transfer. Retitling assets into a revocable living trust generally does not trigger immediate income tax consequences for the grantor, because the grantor continues to control the assets. However, transfers to irrevocable trusts, certain planning with life insurance trusts, or funding strategies involving gifting may have gift, estate, or income tax considerations that should be analyzed. Before making transfers with potential tax effects, review the implications with a tax advisor or attorney familiar with California and federal tax rules. Planning ahead reduces unexpected tax liabilities and ensures that funding decisions support your estate, income, and legacy objectives while remaining compliant with reporting requirements.
Yes, updating beneficiary designations is a critical step when funding a trust because beneficiary forms on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and payable-on-death accounts often control where those assets pass. If the goal is for such assets to flow into the trust, the beneficiary designations should be updated to name the trust or to align with the trust’s plan for distribution. Failure to update these forms can result in assets going directly to named beneficiaries outside the trust, potentially creating unintended outcomes and probate exposure. Coordinate beneficiary updates with your overall estate plan and consider the tax and distribution consequences of naming a trust as beneficiary versus naming individual beneficiaries. For retirement accounts, special rules apply that can affect required minimum distributions and tax treatment, so these decisions should be made in a coordinated manner with legal and financial counsel.
Recording a real estate transfer into a trust normally requires preparing a deed that conveys the property from the grantor to the trustee of the trust and recording that deed with the county recorder where the property is located. The deed must be properly executed, notarized, and include any required disclosures. Working with a title company or real estate attorney helps ensure that the deed language aligns with the trust name and does not create title issues or unintended tax consequences, such as changes to property tax reassessment in certain circumstances. After recording, obtain a copy of the recorded deed and confirm that title records reflect the trust name. Additionally, notify the mortgage lender if required and update insurance policies to show the trust’s interest. These steps help ensure the real property is recognized as part of the trust and accessible to trustees when administration is required.
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