If I’m estranged from my sister but would like to set up a trust fund for my nieces, can I do this without their social security numbers?
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If I’m estranged from my sister but would like to set up a trust fund for my nieces, can I do this without their social security numbers?
Asked on March 26, 2015 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It is wonderful of you to do this. I would speak with an estate planner in Texas as to the best method for doing same given your circumstances. You can set up a trust in a Will (Testamentary trust) without their SS numbers or a family trust with them as the beneficiaries possibly getting an EIN number instead. Good luck.
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