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certification of trust

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A quick definition of certification of trust:

Certification of trust: A short version of a trust document that keeps some details private, like the names of the people who will benefit from the trust. It's used to prove that the trust exists to banks and other organizations without giving away too much information. This shorter version is accepted as proof of the trust as long as it meets certain requirements. It's also called a certificate of trust, memorandum of trust, or abstract of trust.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Certification of trust is a shortened version of a trust document that omits certain details, such as the names of beneficiaries, to keep them confidential. It is commonly used to prove the existence of a trust to financial institutions or other organizations without revealing sensitive information. This abbreviated version of the trust is widely accepted as long as it meets certain requirements. It is also known as a certificate of trust, memorandum of trust, or abstract of trust.

Example 1: John creates a trust to protect his assets and provide for his children after his death. He wants to keep the details of the trust private, but needs to provide proof of its existence to his bank. John's attorney prepares a certification of trust that includes only the necessary information, such as the name of the trustee and the date the trust was created. The bank accepts the certification as proof of the trust's existence.

Example 2: Mary wants to transfer ownership of her business to a trust to protect it from creditors. She does not want the details of the trust to be made public, but needs to provide proof of its existence to potential investors. Mary's attorney prepares a certification of trust that includes only the necessary information, such as the name of the trustee and the powers granted to them. The investors accept the certification as proof of the trust's existence.

These examples illustrate how a certification of trust can be used to provide proof of a trust's existence without revealing sensitive information. By omitting certain details, the trust can remain private while still being recognized by financial institutions and other organizations.

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brookyln law portal just added person id and application id for me, what does it mean??
Dkk
12:52
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: well someone got an A so maybe an A
just checked the reddit, apparently it means nothing..
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what time would they release cuz west coast
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:54
I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@SplitterusClitterus: THEY BETTER HAVE AN A WAVE TODAYYY
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
I think usually they release at like 1ish?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
@glovediedthisishismom: GNXXXX
babycat
12:59
I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:00
^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
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yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
^^^^Me taking a dookie
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Lmao
babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
13:06
I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
13:09
berkeley status checker is so funny
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berk today will be Huge if it happens
2big2fail
13:12
i think berkeley next wave will be in december
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that is probable i just have a funny where i say “berk today” every single day
2big2fail
13:13
makes sense
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