Legal Trust Certificate

LEGAL TRUST CERTIFICATE

Trust Name: (the "Trust") was established on Trust Date: by Settlor: . The current Trustee(s) are: . The Trust's taxpayer identification (if applicable): .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Settlor established the Trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries and appointed the Trustee(s) to administer the Trust in accordance with its terms and the governing instrument; and

WHEREAS, the Trustee(s) hold legal title to certain assets described in the Trust instrument and have the authority to manage, encumber, transfer, and otherwise act with respect to such Trust property as set forth in the Trust instrument; and

WHEREAS, the Trustee(s) desire to certify certain facts concerning the Trust to induce third parties to accept this certificate in reliance thereon.

NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned Trustee certifies as follows:

1. CERTIFICATION OF EXISTENCE

The Trustee hereby certifies that the Trust identified above exists and has not been revoked, terminated, or amended in any manner that would cause the statements contained in this certificate to be incorrect as of the date below. The Trust was executed on the date set forth above and remains in full force and effect except as set forth in any accompanying amendment described in Section 7.

2. TRUSTEE AUTHORITY

The undersigned Trustee represents that the Trustee has the power and authority under the Trust instrument to perform acts necessary to carry out the Trust purposes, including, without limitation, to receive, hold, invest, sell, mortgage, pledge, assign, transfer, endorse, and deliver Trust assets; to open and close accounts; and to execute any instruments or documents required to effectuate such powers, unless otherwise limited by the Trust instrument or applicable law.

3. REPRESENTATIONS

The Trustee represents and warrants to any third party relying on this certificate that: (a) the statements contained in this certificate are true and correct; (b) the person executing this certificate is a duly appointed and acting Trustee with full authority to execute and deliver this certificate; and (c) no action, suit, or proceeding is pending or threatened that would affect the Trustee's ability to perform the acts described herein, except as disclosed below.

4. ASSETS AND BINDING AUTHORITY

The Trustee certifies that the Trust holds or has the power to acquire and manage the following categories of assets and to bind the Trust with respect to such assets: investment accounts, real property, intangible property, and contracts. A nonexclusive summary of assets and descriptions, as of the date of this certificate, is set forth below.

5. RELIANCE; INDEMNIFICATION

Any third party may conclusively rely upon this certificate, and the Trustee hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any third party who relies on this certificate against claims, losses, and liabilities arising from reliance on any representations made herein that are not made in bad faith by the Trustee. This indemnity shall not apply to liabilities arising from the third party's own gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

Nothing in this certificate is intended to, nor shall it, modify the terms of the Trust instrument or create any rights beyond those conferred by the Trust instrument. Third parties relying on this certificate should examine the Trust instrument to determine the Trustee's authority on matters not expressly certified herein.

7. AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION

The Trustee certifies that, to the best of the Trustee's knowledge, the Trust has not been revoked or amended in any manner that would materially affect the statements in this certificate except as set forth below.

8. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this certificate shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below. Notice is effective upon receipt.

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This certificate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to principles of conflicts of law. This certificate contains the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the matters certified herein and supersedes all prior oral or written statements. If any provision of this certificate is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this certificate shall remain in full force and effect.

10. WAIVER; AMENDMENT; COUNTERPARTS

No waiver of any provision of this certificate shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. This certificate may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the Trustee and, where required by the Trust instrument, by the persons entitled to consent. This certificate may be executed in counterparts and by electronic or facsimile signature, each of which shall be deemed an original.

11. AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES

12. CERTIFICATION

The undersigned Trustee certifies under penalty of perjury that the facts set forth in this certificate are true, correct, and complete to the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief as of the date set forth below.

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