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What Does It Mean When a Trust Is Frozen?

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Most commonly, the trustee will publish notice to creditors and haveall creditor claimsdealt within the claims period.

However, be aware that there really isnt a typical time frame to expect the funds.

A dispute may arise and quickly be settled or could be ongoing for years.

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Additionally, there are no real loopholes.

For example, what if the beneficiary needs funds for a medical need?

What if the beneficiary has no other funds?

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Hopefully, these things will be taken into consideration by the court.

How Long Does It Take To Unfreeze a Trust?

In other words, expect it to take time.

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Courts are slow and have a backlog of cases.

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