Financial Trust Administration

FINANCIAL TRUST ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

Parties and Trust Identification

Trust Name:    Trust Date:    Trust Tax ID:

Trustee Name:

Trust Representative (Grantor/Trust Protector/Primary Contact):

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Trust was created for the benefit of the beneficiaries designated in the trust instrument and the Trustee has agreed to administer the Trust pursuant to the terms of the trust instrument and applicable law; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows.

Appointment; Acceptance

The Trustee hereby accepts appointment and agrees to administer the Trust named above in accordance with the terms and provisions of the trust instrument and applicable fiduciary standards. Trustee primary office for administration is:

Scope of Administration and Trustee Powers

The Trustee shall have all powers granted by the trust instrument and by law, including, without limitation, the powers to invest and reinvest assets, to sell, lease or encumber trust property, to collect income and proceeds, to make distributions to beneficiaries, and to employ agents and advisors. Trustee shall exercise such powers in a fiduciary capacity and in accordance with the trust instrument and the prudent investor rule.

Duties; Standard of Care

Trustee shall administer the Trust in good faith, with reasonable care, skill, and caution. Trustee shall keep accurate records of receipts, disbursements and transactions, provide periodic accountings as set forth in this Agreement, file required tax returns and comply with all reporting obligations imposed by law.

Accounting; Reporting

Trustee shall render accountings to beneficiaries on a periodic basis of and upon reasonable request. Accountings shall include lists of assets, receipts, disbursements, fees charged and distributions made during the reporting period.

Compensation and Expenses

Trustee compensation shall be determined as follows (select applicable method(s) and complete amounts):

Trustee shall be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the administration of the Trust. Trustee may withhold reasonable reserves for anticipated liabilities, taxes and expenses.

Distributions; Reserves

Distributions shall be made in accordance with the trust instrument. Trustee may establish reserves for contingent liabilities, taxes, and other reasonable purposes. Specific distribution instructions or schedule:

Tax Matters

Trustee shall prepare or coordinate preparation of all required federal, state and local tax returns for the Trust. Tax matters contact or preparer:

Conflicts of Interest; Delegation

Trustee may, in good faith, engage agents, advisors or affiliates and may delegate duties to qualified persons. Trustee shall disclose material conflicts of interest to beneficiaries in writing and shall act in accordance with the trust instrument and applicable law when addressing such conflicts.

Limitation of Liability; Indemnification

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Trustee shall not be liable to the Trust or beneficiaries for losses sustained in good faith. The Trust shall indemnify and hold Trustee harmless from and against claims, liabilities and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the administration of the Trust.

Termination; Resignation

Trustee may resign upon giving days' prior written notice to beneficiaries and the Trust Representative, unless a different notice period is required by the trust instrument.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below.

Asset Inventory Schedule

The Trustee shall maintain an up-to-date inventory of Trust assets. Insert current inventory items below; attach additional pages as necessary.

Beneficiaries

Current beneficiaries and their contact information:

Governing Law

This Agreement and the administration of the Trust shall be governed by the laws of:

Amendments; Severability

This Agreement may be amended by written agreement of the Trustee and the Trust Representative to the extent permitted by the trust instrument. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment and Certification

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understood this Agreement, that they have authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Trust or relevant party, and that they accept the obligations and responsibilities set forth herein.

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