* "Why should I use WaterStone Support Foundation?":#to_use 
* "Just what does the trustee do?":#to_trustee 
* "Is the grantor allowed to serve as his own trustee?":#to_grantor 
* "Does WaterStone Support Foundation replace the grantors' legal and tax advisors?":#to_replace 
* "What's the next step?":#to_next 
* "What is the Federal Tax Identification number of WaterStone Support Foundation?":#to_number 

h2(#to_use). Why should I use WaterStone Support Foundation? 

Every charitable trust must have a trustee. The responsibility of the trustee is to complete the legal and technical terms of the trust. These fiduciary responsibilities are legal promises to the grantor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the charities which will be benefited as a result of the grantors' generosity when the trust terminates. WaterStone Support Foundation serves in this important role as trustee. 
Additionally, using WaterStone Support Foundation as trustee in conjunction with a family Donor Advised Fund at WaterStone allows the grantor to add maximum flexibility to their charitable beneficiaries selection. As grantors' interests expand and change, charitable beneficiary preference may be modified with a simple letter of advisement to WaterStone. 

h2(#to_trustee). Just what does the trustee do? 

When WaterStone Support Foundation serves as the trustee of a charitable trust, it takes care of all the tasks necessary to achieve the charitable objectives that the grantor and his estate planner drafted in the trust including:
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Management of gifts to the trust.</i> Instead of cash, the grantor may wish to give securities, real estate, or other assets to fund the trust. WaterStone Support Foundation converts the trust assets to cash. The grantor and the professional advisor may be involved in this process, or these details may be left to WaterStone Support Foundation. Additionally, if the gift requires interim management, such as for commercial real estate, the grantor may desire to continue to provide management assistance for the asset until it is sold. 

<i>Investment of trust funds. </i>WaterStone Support Foundation invests the funds to provide income for the trustors and growth for the trust in order to leave a substantial gift for the grantors��� favorite charities.  Within approved guidelines, grantors may recommend investment strategies or nominate their own investment advisors for investment of trust assets. Other grantors may wish to rely solely upon the expertise of WaterStone Support Foundation and its Investment Committee. 

<i>Administration. </i>WaterStone Support Foundation will provide and supervise the administration of charitable trust, which includes:
* Distributions to income beneficiaries
* Valuation of trust assets at the beginning of each trust year
* Allocation of trust earnings (4-tier accounting system)
* Accounting for trust investment activity
* Annual reports
* Annual tax returns
* Annual schedule K-1
* Review and evaluation of trust performance
* Work with grantor's tax preparer regarding deductions, contributions, etc. 

h2(#to_grantor). Is the grantor allowed to serve as his own trustee? 

Yes. However, most people prefer a third party administrator like WaterStone Support Foundation to  manage the trust details.  If the grantors wish to serve as their own Trustees, they generally name WaterStone Support Foundation as Successor Trustee, to serve when the grantor no longer wishes to administer these responsibilities. 

h2(#to_replace). Does WaterStone Support Foundation replace the grantors' legal and tax advisors? 

Not necessarily. Our grantors often prefer using their own attorney to draft the trust documents according to the grantors' specifications and in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The grantors' tax advisors will continue to prepare personal tax returns.  WaterStone Support Foundation prepares the Trust Tax Return (Forms 1041A and 5227, and K1���s) as well as all other necessary trust reports.

h2(#to_next). What's the next step? 

Complete the estate, financial and charitable planning begun.  Share a draft of the proposed trust documents with WaterStone Support Foundation for our review. Talk with the tax advisor about tax deductions and charitable trust advantages. Involve the family in the charitable objectives, and finally, Contact Us for our assistance in transforming preliminary objectives into realized charitable objectives. 

h2(#to_number). What is the Federal Tax Identification number for WaterStone Support Foundation?
 
The Federal Tax Identification number for WaterStone Support Foundation is 84-1430063. 
