{"id":37899,"date":"2024-02-17T07:08:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T07:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/trust-accounting-spreadsheet-template\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T17:15:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T17:15:06","slug":"trust-accounting-spreadsheet-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/trust-accounting-spreadsheet-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Accounting Spreadsheet Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gather-all-necessary-financial-documents-for-the-trust\"> \n <h2>Gather all necessary financial documents for the trust<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In order to accurately manage the trust's finances, it is crucial to gather all relevant financial documentation. These may include bank statements, investment statements, receipts, invoices, and any other financial records associated with the trust. These documents will provide the necessary information to track the trust's income, expenses, and overall financial performance. Gathering these documents at the beginning of the process ensures that all transactions and balances are properly accounted for. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload financial documents <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"open-new-trust-accounting-spreadsheet-template\"> \n <h2>Open new trust accounting spreadsheet template<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Start by opening a new trust accounting spreadsheet template. This template will serve as the central document for recording and tracking all financial transactions and balances related to the trust. Opening a new template ensures a clean slate and allows for accurate and organized record-keeping throughout the accounting process. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"input-basic-information-of-the-trust--name-trustees-beneficiaries-etc\"> \n <h2>Input basic information of the trust - name, trustees, beneficiaries etc.<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Provide the essential information about the trust. This includes the trust's name, the names of the trustees, beneficiaries, and any other relevant parties. By inputting this information, the spreadsheet template can be customized to correspond with the specific trust and ensure accuracy in all calculations and reporting. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Trust name <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Trustees <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      John Smith \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Jane Doe \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Michael Johnson \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Beneficiaries <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Emily Johnson \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      David Adams \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Sarah Thompson \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-opening-balances-of-each-trust-accounting-categories\"> \n <h2>Record opening balances of each trust accounting categories<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Input the opening balances for each trust accounting category. These categories may include cash, investments, real estate, loans, and any other relevant categories. By accurately recording the opening balances, the trust's financial position at the start of the accounting period is established, providing a baseline for all future transactions and calculations. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Opening balance - cash <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Opening balance - investments <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Opening balance - real estate <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Opening balance - loans <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"input-all-income-transactions-for-the-trust-during-the-accounting-period\"> \n <h2>Input all income transactions for the trust during the accounting period<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Record all income transactions that occurred during the accounting period. This may include interest earned, dividends, rental income, or any other sources of income for the trust. By accurately inputting these transactions, the trust's total income can be calculated and analyzed. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction description <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction amount <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction date <\/label> \n   <div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"input-all-expense-transactions-for-the-trust-during-the-accounting-period\"> \n <h2>Input all expense transactions for the trust during the accounting period<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Record all expense transactions that occurred during the accounting period. This may include administrative expenses, property maintenance costs, legal fees, or any other expenses incurred by the trust. By accurately inputting these transactions, the trust's total expenses can be calculated and analyzed. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction description <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction amount <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Transaction date <\/label> \n   <div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"calculate-the-aggregate-income-for-the-trust-during-the-accounting-period\"> \n <h2>Calculate the aggregate income for the trust during the accounting period<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Calculate the total income for the trust during the accounting period by summing up all recorded income transactions. This calculation provides an overview of the trust's financial performance, indicating the total amount of income generated. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"calculate-the-aggregate-expense-for-the-trust-during-the-accounting-period\"> \n <h2>Calculate the aggregate expense for the trust during the accounting period<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Calculate the total expenses for the trust during the accounting period by summing up all recorded expense transactions. This calculation provides an overview of the trust's financial obligations and the amount of money spent. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"calculate-the-net-income-or-deficit-for-the-trust-during-the-accounting-period\"> \n <h2>Calculate the net income or deficit for the trust during the accounting period<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Determine the net income or deficit for the trust during the accounting period by subtracting the total expenses from the total income. This calculation reveals whether the trust generated a surplus (net income) or had a shortfall (deficit) during the specified period. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"distribute-the-income-or-deficit-proportionately-among-the-beneficiaries\"> \n <h2>Distribute the income or deficit proportionately among the beneficiaries<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Allocate the net income or deficit proportionately among the trust's beneficiaries. This ensures that each beneficiary receives their respective share of the trust's financial performance. Distributing income or deficit equitably among beneficiaries promotes fairness and transparency within the trust. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Net income <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Deficit <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Beneficiaries <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Emily Johnson \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      David Adams \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Sarah Thompson \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Distribution percentage <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      20% \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      30% \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      50% \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-trustee-for-distribution-of-income-or-deficit\"> \n <h2>Approval: Trustee for distribution of income or deficit<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Calculate the net income or deficit for the trust during the accounting period<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-any-changes-in-the-trusts-principal-assets\"> \n <h2>Record any changes in the trust's principal assets<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Note any changes in the trust's principal assets during the accounting period. This includes any additions, disposals, or transfers of assets. Recording these changes allows for accurate tracking of the trust's asset values and ensures that the trust's financial statements reflect the current state of its assets. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Change type <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Addition \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Disposal \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Transfer \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Asset description <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Asset value <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"calculate-the-closing-balances-of-each-trust-accounting-categories\"> \n <h2>Calculate the closing balances of each trust accounting categories<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Calculate the closing balances for each trust accounting category by subtracting the total expenses from the total income and adding any changes in asset values. This calculation provides the trust's final financial position at the end of the accounting period. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"validate-all-entries-and-calculations\"> \n <h2>Validate all entries and calculations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Review all entries and calculations made throughout the trust accounting process to ensure accuracy and consistency. This step involves cross-checking the input data, verifying the calculations, and identifying any discrepancies or errors. Validating all entries and calculations guarantees the reliability and integrity of the trust's financial records. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Entry to validate <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Validation result <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Valid \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Invalid \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"create-a-statement-of-account-for-the-trust\"> \n <h2>Create a statement of account for the trust<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Generate a statement of account for the trust based on the recorded income and expense transactions, asset changes, and closing balances. This statement provides a clear overview of the trust's financial activities and position during the accounting period, serving as a reliable document for reporting and analysis. \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-trustee-for-final-statement-of-account\"> \n <h2>Approval: Trustee for final statement of account<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Create a statement of account for the trust<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"print-or-digitalize-the-completed-trust-accounting-spreadsheet-for-recordkeeping\"> \n <h2>Print or digitalize the completed trust accounting spreadsheet for record-keeping<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Print a physical copy or create a digital version of the completed trust accounting spreadsheet for secure record-keeping. This ensures that the trust's financial information is readily accessible for future reference, compliance, and auditing purposes. Storing the completed spreadsheet in both physical and digital formats provides redundancy and safeguards against data loss. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Storage option <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Physical file \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Cloud storage \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Local hard drive \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload digital copy <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"deliver-final-trust-accounting-statement-to-all-respective-parties\"> \n <h2>Deliver final trust accounting statement to all respective parties<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Share the final trust accounting statement with all relevant parties, including trustees, beneficiaries, and any other individuals or entities involved in the trust. Delivering the statement helps promote transparency and accountability, ensuring that all parties have access to the trust's financial information and can make informed decisions based on the provided data. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Recipient email <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Delivery method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Email \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Mail \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      In-person \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gather all necessary financial documents for the trust In order to accurately manage the trust's finances, it is crucial to gather all relevant financial documentation. 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