Have situation where we purchased property from a family trust.

Have situation where we purchased property from a family trust.<br . . .

Question

Have situation where we purchased property from a family trust.
When completing the W-9 they entered the "John Doe Family Trust" under name and used the Trustee's SSN
The Trustee is the same person as indicated on the family trust - John Doe
Is this correct ?? Or should they be using the trust EIN

Answer

Trusts can pose a very tricky situation.

In general you will want to...

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