How To Add Additional Trustees To Trust
Additional trustees can be added to the trust by filling out the form *APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE* and getting it notarized. Then in Schedule D mark down the Trustee's name, office and appointment date for records. Use Schedule E for Successor Trustees. Use Schedule F for all other additional offices appointed within the trust (Protector, Mediate, Etc.).
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