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Pennsylvania Trustee Mistakes And How To Avoid Them Part Five

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Avoiding Trustee Mistakes – David M. Frees III

How To Avoid The Most Common Mistakes Trustees Make

Failing To Follow The Principle And Income Act

by: Pennsylvania Attorney David M. Frees III

As a Pennsylvania trustee what investment strategy should you follow?

Is a “unitrust” right for you?

A mistake that many Pennsylvania trustees make is not understanding the rules governing trusts such as the Principle and Income Act.

The Principle and Income Act, the Uniform Trust Act, the Prudent Investor Rule, and many other regulations are rules that must be followed by a trustee.

As a trustee if you fail to understand, comply, utilize these rules and regulations you are setting yourself up for headaches, personal liability, and lawsuits.

Learn about the laws that govern trusts and the tools you can utilize as a trustee to administer the trust.

See all ten of our articles on How To Avoid The Most Common Mistakes Trustees Make:

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 1:  Trustees Failing To Understand The Trust Language

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 2: Trustees In Trouble  Making Early Distributions

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 3: Trustees Failing To Follow The Prudent Investor Rule

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 4: Trustees Failing To Follow The Uniform Trust Act

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 5: Trustees Failing to Follow The Principle And Income Act

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 6: Trustees Failing to Communicate Properly

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 7:  Failing to Properly Reform, Amend, or Terminate

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 8: Failing to File Tax Returns Or To Seek Professional Assistance

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 9: Failing To Understand The Role Of Multiple Trustees

Avoiding Trustee Mistakes No. 10: Trustees Failing To Do The Job

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