Financial Trust Cleanup Scope

FINANCIAL TRUST CLEANUP SCOPE

This Financial Trust Cleanup Scope ("Scope") documents the services, responsibilities, timeline, fees, and terms under which the Service Provider will perform cleanup, reconciliation, and remediation services for assets, records, and administration of the trust identified below.

Parties and Effective Date

Client Name:

Trust Name:

Service Provider:

Effective Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Client is the current trustee or representative of the Trust and requires professional assistance to identify, reconcile, and remediate the Trust's financial and administrative records; and

WHEREAS, the Service Provider has expertise in trust accounting, asset reconciliation, title/registration correction, and record remediation and will perform the services described below pursuant to the terms of this Scope.

Scope of Services

The Service Provider will perform the following services as needed to effect a complete cleanup of the Trust's financial records and asset holdings. Services will be performed with the standard of care applicable to professional trust administrators.

1. Document Collection and Inventory — Gather and catalogue existing trust documents, account statements, tax returns, deeds, titles, beneficiary designations, and correspondence. Client agrees to provide reasonable access to electronic and physical records.

2. Asset Reconciliation — Reconcile bank accounts, investment accounts, real property records, and other trust-owned assets for the period specified by Client.

3. Title/Registration Correction — Prepare actions to correct titling or registration errors, coordinate with title companies or registrars, and prepare standard transfer documents where required. Legal filings or counsel engagement are out-of-scope unless expressly agreed in writing.

4. Beneficiary Verification and Notification — Verify current beneficiary records and prepare draft notices where formal notification is necessary under the trust terms or applicable law.

5. Accounting and Reporting — Prepare interim accountings, profit/loss reconciliations, and a final Trust Cleanup Report summarizing discrepancies, corrective actions taken, unresolved items, and recommended next steps.

Optional/Additional Services (select as needed)

Tax preparer liaison and past-due tax return coordination

Ongoing property management or asset disposition coordination

Assistance with court filings or probate actions (does not include legal representation)

Fees, Expenses, and Payment Terms

The Service Provider will charge fees for services as described below. Client is responsible for reimbursement of reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses.

Payment Terms: A non-refundable deposit of is due upon engagement. Remaining fees and documented expenses are due according to the billing schedule: . Late payments shall bear interest at .

Accepted payment methods: Check ACH / wire transfer Card (processing fees may apply)

Client Responsibilities

Client will provide timely access to trustees, beneficiaries (as applicable), custodians, financial institutions, account credentials, original documents, and a single point of contact for coordination. Failure to provide access may delay performance and may result in additional fees.

Confidentiality and Data Security

The Service Provider will treat trust information as confidential and will use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. Confidential information will not be disclosed except as required by law, court order, or as necessary to perform the services, and then only after notice to Client where permitted.

Limitations, Representations, and Warranties

Service Provider is not acting as legal counsel or tax advisor unless separately engaged. Client represents that it has authority to engage the Service Provider and to authorize release of trust records. Service Provider warrants that services will be performed with reasonable professional care. Except as expressly set forth in this Scope, no other warranties, express or implied, are made.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Service Provider from claims arising from Client's failure to disclose material facts or provide required authority or records. Service Provider's liability for claims arising out of this Scope is limited to the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider for the services giving rise to the claim; Service Provider shall not be liable for consequential or punitive damages.

Termination and Change Orders

Either party may terminate this Scope upon 14 days' written notice. Upon termination, Client will pay for services performed and documented expenses to date. Any changes to scope, schedule, or fees must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties.

Records Retention and Final Deliverables

Final deliverables include reconciled schedules, a Trust Cleanup Report, copies of corrected documents (where prepared), and an itemization of remaining unresolved items. Service Provider will retain working files for a period of unless otherwise agreed.

Attachments / Required Documents

The following documents should be provided by Client at engagement. Check items that will be provided at start:

Trust instrument and amendments

Recent account statements (banks, investments)

Deeds, titles, and property records

Past tax returns (as available)

Acceptance

By signing below, the parties acknowledge and agree that this Scope accurately describes the agreed-upon work, fees, and terms. Execution of this Scope constitutes authorization for the Service Provider to commence work and to incur reasonable expenses as described above.

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