Legal Trust Document

DECLARATION OF TRUST

This Declaration of Trust is made on by Settlor Name: and Trustee Name: for the trust to be known as the (the "Trust").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Settlor has legal capacity and desires to transfer certain property to Trustee to hold, manage and distribute for the benefit of the Beneficiaries named in this instrument pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth below; and

WHEREAS, Trustee has consented to serve in that capacity and will have the powers and duties herein conferred and imposed; and

WHEREAS, Settlor desires that this Trust be administered to provide for the management, protection and distribution of Trust property for the benefit of the Beneficiaries according to the terms of this Declaration.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants contained herein, Settlor hereby declares and ordains as follows:

1. NAME OF TRUST

This Trust shall be known as the (the "Trust").

2. TRUST PROPERTY

Settlor hereby transfers and delivers to Trustee, and Trustee accepts, all property described on Schedule A attached hereto and any additional property delivered to Trustee during the term of the Trust. The initial Trust property is described as:

3. BENEFICIARIES

The beneficiaries of the Trust shall be the persons or entities designated by Settlor as Primary Beneficiaries and Contingent Beneficiaries. Settlor designates the following:

4. DISTRIBUTIONS

During the lifetime of Settlor, Trustee shall distribute to or for the benefit of Settlor such amounts of income and principal as Trustee, in Trustee's sole discretion, deems necessary or advisable for Settlor's health, education, maintenance and support. Upon the death of Settlor, Trustee shall distribute the remaining Trust estate to the beneficiaries in the proportions set forth above, subject to the terms of this instrument.

5. TRUSTEE POWERS AND DUTIES

Trustee shall have all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Trust, including, without limitation, the power to invest and reinvest Trust assets, to sell, exchange, lease or encumber real and personal property, to borrow funds and pledge Trust assets as security, to compromise claims, to employ agents and advisors, and to execute instruments on behalf of the Trust. Trustee shall exercise such powers in good faith and in accordance with the duty of prudence and loyalty owed to the beneficiaries.

The following enumerated powers are authorized (check any that apply):

Invest and reinvest Trust assets
Sell or lease real or personal property
Borrow on behalf of the Trust and encumber Trust assets
Compromise or settle claims and obligations
Make discretionary distributions of income and principal

6. REVOCATION AND AMENDMENT

This Trust is: Revocable by Settlor during Settlor's lifetime; Irrevocable upon execution.

If revocable, Settlor may amend or revoke this Trust in whole or in part by a written instrument signed by Settlor and delivered to Trustee. Any amendment or revocation shall be effective upon receipt by Trustee and appropriate notation in the Trust records.

7. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

In the event Trustee is unable or unwilling to serve, shall succeed as Trustee. If no successor is named or available, a successor shall be appointed by the court having jurisdiction.

8. ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS

Trustee shall keep accurate records of all transactions and shall render accountings to the beneficiaries at least or upon reasonable request. Trustee shall retain records for a minimum of seven (7) years unless otherwise required by law.

9. TRUSTEE COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

Trustee is entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered and reimbursement for expenses properly incurred in the administration of the Trust. Compensation shall be determined by agreement of the parties or according to customary fees for similar trusts if no agreement exists. Enter agreed compensation terms:

10. SPENDTHRIFT AND CREDITORS' CLAIMS

To the fullest extent permitted by law, no beneficiary's interest shall be subject to assignment or alienation, nor subject to the claims of creditors prior to actual distribution to the beneficiary. Trustee shall exercise reasonable care to resist claims against Trust assets where appropriate.

11. NOTICES

All notices, demands or other communications required or permitted under this Trust shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below or to such other addresses as a party may designate by notice.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

Governing Law: This Trust shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Declaration, together with any schedules or attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Trust and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating thereto.

Severability: If any provision of this Declaration is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the original intent to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Amendments; Waiver; Counterparts: This Trust may be amended by written instrument signed by Settlor (if revocable) and Trustee. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing. This Declaration may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

TRUSTEE ACCEPTANCE

Trustee accepts the duties and responsibilities conferred by this Declaration and agrees to serve as Trustee of the Trust upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

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