Revocable Family Trust Indenture

REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST INDENTURE

This Revocable Family Trust Indenture (the Trust) is made and entered into on this by and between Settlor Name: whose address is (hereinafter referred to as "Settlor"), and Trustee Name: whose address is (hereinafter referred to as "Trustee").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Settlor desires to create a revocable inter vivos trust for the benefit of Settlor's family and others as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Settlor desires to transfer and deliver to Trustee certain property, rights and interests to be held, managed and distributed by Trustee pursuant to the terms of this Indenture; and

WHEREAS, Trustee is willing to accept such transfers and to hold, administer and distribute the trust estate in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Indenture.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. NAME OF TRUST; DECLARATION

1.1 Trust Name. This trust shall be known as the (the Trust).

1.2 Declaration. Settlor hereby conveys, transfers, assigns and delivers to Trustee the property described on Schedule A attached hereto and such other property as may hereafter be added to the Trust (collectively, the Trust Estate), to hold and administer in trust upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Indenture.

2. TRUST PROPERTY; SCHEDULE A

Additional property may be added to the Trust by Settlor or by any other person by delivering the property to Trustee with an instrument of transfer or notation satisfactory to Trustee identifying the Trust by name.

3. BENEFICIARIES; DISTRIBUTIONS

3.1 Income and Principal. During the lifetime of Settlor, Trustee shall pay to or apply for the benefit of Settlor such amounts of income and principal as Settlor may request from time to time. Upon Settlor's death, Trustee shall distribute the remaining Trust Estate to the beneficiaries listed above in the proportions and upon the terms set forth in this Indenture.

3.2 Contingent Beneficiaries. If any beneficiary does not survive Settlor, the share of such beneficiary shall be distributed as provided in the contingent provisions set forth below or, in the absence of such direction, to the residuary beneficiaries.

4. TRUSTEE POWERS

4.1 General Powers. Trustee shall have all powers necessary or advisable to manage, control, invest and reinvest the Trust Estate, including, without limitation, the powers to buy, sell, exchange, lease, mortgage, encumber, borrow, lend, compromise claims, settle litigation, and exercise all incidental powers conferred by law or custom upon trustees, whether or not specifically enumerated herein.

Power to invest and reinvest without restriction

Power to acquire, manage and dispose of real property

5. REVOCATION AND AMENDMENT

5.1 Revocation. During Settlor's lifetime and while Settlor is competent, Settlor may revoke or amend this Trust, in whole or in part, by a signed written instrument delivered to Trustee specifying the revocation or amendment. Upon receipt of a valid revocation instrument, Trustee shall distribute the Trust Estate as directed by Settlor.

5.2 Effect of Amendment. Any amendment that changes dispositive provisions, the identity of the Settlor, or the rights of beneficiaries must be in writing and signed by Settlor. No oral amendment shall be effective.

6. DISABILITY, INCAPACITY, AND SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

6.1 Determination of Incapacity. For purposes of this Indenture, Settlor shall be deemed incapacitated upon certification in writing by a licensed physician delivered to Trustee that Settlor lacks capacity to manage personal affairs.

6.2 Acceptance and Powers. Any successor Trustee, upon accepting appointment, shall have all powers granted to Trustee herein and shall succeed to all duties, trusts and liabilities.

7. ACCOUNTING; RECORDS; REPORTS

Trustee shall keep accurate records of all receipts, disbursements, investments and distributions and shall, upon reasonable request by an adult beneficiary or as required by law, deliver an accounting of the Trust Estate for the period requested. Trustee's obligation to account does not alter Trustee's right to reasonable compensation and reimbursement as set forth herein.

8. COMPENSATION; INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Compensation. Trustee shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered and reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the administration of the Trust, in accordance with customary fees for fiduciary services in the jurisdiction.

8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Trustee shall be indemnified and held harmless from the Trust Estate against any loss, liability or expense reasonably incurred in the discharge of Trustee's duties except for losses resulting from Trustee's gross negligence, willful misconduct or breach of trust.

9. SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the interests of the beneficiaries in the Trust shall not be subject to assignment, pledge, execution, attachment or other creditor process, and Trustee shall not recognize any such attempted transfer.

10. TERMINATION

Upon final distribution of the Trust Estate as provided herein and after payment of all debts, expenses and taxes, Trustee shall have no further duty hereunder and shall be discharged from all further liability upon filing a final accounting and making final distribution.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Indenture shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Indenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to principles of conflicts of law that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Indenture constitutes the entire agreement between the parties respecting the Trust and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether oral or written. If any provision of this Indenture is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Indenture may be amended or modified only by an instrument in writing signed by Settlor and Trustee. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This Indenture may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Settlor represents and warrants that Settlor is of legal age and capacity to execute this instrument, that the property described on Schedule A is owned by Settlor and free of liens or encumbrances except as disclosed, and that no assignment, transfer or other act intended to defeat the purposes of this Trust has been made.

16. TRUSTEE ACCEPTANCE

Trustee hereby accepts the trust created by this Indenture and agrees to administer the Trust in accordance with its terms and with the duties imposed by applicable law.

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