Have you received a letter asking you to “verify” your trust information and wondered if it was legitimate or a scam? Nick breaks down why these letters are becoming more common, what they actually mean, and how trustees should respond without putting themselves at risk. It’s a conversation every trustee and trust owner needs to hear as banks tighten verification procedures. Knowing what to do next could save you from a costly mistake.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🚨 Requests can look like scams but are often legitimate
🏦 Walking into a branch can also verify the request
🧠 Letters typically ask for trust name, date, trustees, and SSNs
📅 Requests may come years after your trust is created
Go inside the episode:
0:00 – Intro
0:41 – Are Bank Trust Verification Letters Legitimate?
3:16 – How to Safely Respond
5:45 – What Happens If You Ignore a Bank’s Verification Letter
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