Opening New Revocable (Grantor) Trust Accounts

Note: Fiduciary accounts cannot be Savings Club accounts. 

Do not open an account or accept an application if you cannot form a reasonable belief that you know the true identity of the person seeking to open an account.

ALL legal documents for revocable (grantor) trust accounts MUST be reviewed by Call Me Direct (CMD) for approval before proceeding with opening or revising an account.

  1. Scan and email all documents to _Call Me Direct to review.
  2. Call Me Direct reviews the documents and takes one of the following actions:
    • Approves the account opening or change
      • If the documents are approved, CMD completes a Document Review Coversheet and emails the associate opening/revising the account.  
      • The Document Review Coversheet from CMD MUST be imaged with account documents. 
        • Note: MUST have account number written in the top right corner.
    • Denies the account opening or change


To open a new revocable (grantor) trust account, do the following:

Beginning Process

  1. If the client is new to CCB, meet him or her in person.
  2. Ask the client to complete the Client Profile sheet. Once completed, review and discuss immediate and future needs and expectations.
  3. Place the Personal Account/Cross-Sell Information sheet facing the client. Ask the client to complete the bottom portion of the sheet, then assist the client in selecting the account that best meets his/her needs. (For more information see New Account Qualifying Questions.) 
  4. Explain the account benefits including minimum balance requirements and additional services available (Fiduciary Access to Debit Cards and Online Banking Services, Bounce Protection, Mobile Banking, Zelle, and Bank Direct services). 
    1. For product types, features, and benefits details, see the Product Knowledge Center.
    2. Cross-sell additional products and services to meet the client's needs using the Personal Account/Cross-Sell Information sheet.
  5. Discuss office locations, business hours, Instant Issue locationsITM Locations, and CCB history.
  6. Depending on the type of client, do one of the following:
  7. Carefully examine the identification for the expiration date, client’s date of birth, photograph, and signature of the client. Note: If the personal identification documentation is not provided, do not open the account. See Detecting Red Flags in ID Verification.
  8. Obtain the appropriate legal documentation for the corresponding fiduciary account type. NoteYou MUST provide the documentation to Call Me Direct for review and approval prior to opening a fiduciary account. 
    • See the Quick Reference Guide tab > Legal Documents.
  9. Query for existing personal CIF

    1. In Xperience > SilverLake >  CIF Menu > CIF Inquiry.
    2. Search by client TIN. 
    3. If you do not find an existing CIF, navigate to Building a Personal CIF.
    4. For each CIF found, click the client name or CIF. Note: Query the existing account and relationship CIF(s), and ensure the following information is up-to-date:  
      • Inquiry Identification Code -- required
      • Mailing address
      • IRS address
      • Phone number(s)
      • Email address
      • Primary and secondary identification information (for example: number, issue date, expiration date)
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  10. In Xperience > SilverLake >  StreamLine Platform Menu > Create New Accounts.
  11. On the Inquiry/Website Selection page, determine if a ChexSystems inquiry is required.
    1. If an inquiry is required, check Inquire using ChexSystems.
  12. Click OK.
  13. Once the StreamLine New Account Entry page displays, continue by clicking the Revocable (Grantor) Trust tab.
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Build the Revocable (Grantor) Trust CIF

Use the following information to build the Revocable (Grantor) Trust CIF:

Required Field Entry
Tax ID Number EIN # from IRS 
or
When using grantors SSN - Enter all zeros
Tax ID Number Type T - Business (Trust EIN)
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O - No TIN - Non Reporting Trust (Grantor SSN)
Tax ID Certification C - Client Has Provided TIN
Class Code N - Non Personal
Customer Identification Maintenance None - Override
Inquiry ID Code Verbal password selected by client
NAICS Code Write down from Verafin
FinCIN Legal Entity Exclude
Exclusion Reason CV - Capture in Verafin
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Revocable (Grantor) Trust

On the StreamLine New Account Entry page, do the following:

  1. In the Branch field, enter Branch number
  2. From the Application drop-down menu, choose D - DDA.
  3. In the Platform Type field click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png for product options.
  4. Select the product type and click OK.
  5. In the Account Number field click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png to populate an account number and click OK.
  6. The first CIF pulled into an account will always be the primary account holder. Be sure you double-check the relationship codes to ensure you are pulling in the correct person or entity.
    • Relationship Codes

      • -Primary (Trust)
      • -Trustee(s)
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  7. Enter the client's name (LAST name FIRST name), CIF #, or TIN and click OK. Note: Information is for the trust. 
  8. Xperience displays Existing Customer found. Click to Select
  9. Click Select.
  10. Review the CIF information and update accordingly.
  11. If the client is using an alternate mailing address, make the appropriate selection and enter information accordingly. For more information see the Alternate Address tab under Address Changes.
  12. Click OK.
  13. Delete the client name in the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field.
  14. In the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field, enter the trustee name (LAST name FIRST name). 
    • Be sure you double-check the relationship codes to ensure you are pulling in the correct person or entity.
    • Relationship Codes

      • -Primary (Trust)
      • -Trustee(s)
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  15. Click OK.
  16. Click Display.
  17. Click Select. 
  18. In the Relationship Details section, click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png then Next Records to choose U TRUSTEE.
  19. Click Select. 
  20. Click OK. Xperience displays both the primary and trustee under the Relationship field. 
  21. Delete the client name in the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field. 
  22. Click OK.
  23. On Deposits Master screen click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.pngto add an Account Officer Code if required.
  24. Click OK.
  25. Title the account in the Customer Details fields. {Client's name} TRUST displays in the Customer Name field. 
  26. In the Additional Name 1 field enter the name of the authorized signer (for example:  {name of Authorized Signer} Trustee(s)). 
  27. Click OK.
  28. Line 1 Is this a New Account?

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select Y Yes.
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  29. Line 2 Reg E ATM/OD Opt-in Flag

    For more information see Regulation E.

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select one of the following:
      • A ACCEPT/OPT In 
      • D DECLINE
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  30. Line 20 Class Code 

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Click Next Records.
    3. Choose T TRUST.
    4. Click Select.
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  31. Line 30 Initial Deposit Amount


    Enter the amount the client is depositing. Note:The initial deposit must be either $50 in cash or in approved checks. This information prints on the signature card.
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  32. Line 45 Primary CIF Inquiry Code

    Enter this code when building the CIF. If the field is blank, ask the client to choose an Inquiry ID Code

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  33. Line 160 Marketing Code

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select the appropriate code (for example: BB Billboard, CA Consumer Deposit Acquisition, RF Referral, Friend, Family, FB Facebook).
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  34. Line 990 Source of Funds

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Choose one of the following:
      • G Existing Client - New $ Bank
      • G1 Existing Client - Existing $
      • 1N New Client  
    3. Click Select
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  35. Click OK
  36. Verafin launches in a new window. 
  37. Complete a Due Diligence questionnaire using Verafin. For more information on Verafin click here.
  38. Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified.  
  39. Click OK.
  40. Line 10 Ownership of Account

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Click Next Records.
    3. Select one of the following:
      • TS TRUST USING SSN 
      • TR TRUST USING EIN
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  41. Line 120 If NEW Account, was the Verafin Questionnaire completed?

    • If creating a new account, enter Y - Yes.
    • If revising an account, enter N - No.
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  42. Line 140 If Revised Account, was CIF and Verafin Questionnaire completed? 

    • If creating a new account, enter N - No.
    • If revising an account, enter Y - Yes
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  43. Line 260 Is this a Business Account Type?

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select N NO.
    3. Click Select.
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  44. Line 265 Is Business a Foreign Entity?

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select N NO.
    3. Click Select.
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  45. Line 270 Is this a Fiduciary Account Type?

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select Y Yes
    3. Click Select.
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  46. Click OK
  47. Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified. 
  48. Click OK.
  49. Line 10 Rights at Death

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select S - Single Party Account (Florida and Alabama only). 
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  50. Line 50 Do you have more than 4 signers?

    1. Click the ellipsishttps://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/3854/direct/1572974106700-1572974106700.png.
    2. Select Y Yes or N NO accordingly. 
    3. Click Select.
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  51. Click OK. Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified. 
  52. Click OK.
  53. On the Optional Record Items screen, select all that apply:
  54. On the StreamLine New Account Entry screenfrom each drop-down menu choose: 
    1. View/Print/Email Documents? Select Y - Yes.
    2. Upload Account? The system defaults to N-No
      1. Click View Documents.  
      2. In the View Order box type 1 for the FL Signature Card to review the signature card for accuracy prior to uploading the account
    3. Another account for these customers?
      1. Select N - No
      2. If there are no more accounts to be opened for the client click OK
      3. If the client wishes to open another account (for example: Savings) select Y - Yes
  55. Click OK
  56. From the Submit to eSign drop-down menu select B - Both eSign and Print for Print Selection items.  
  57. Click OK. A new window opens for eSign. See eSign for more information.
  58. Ensure the accuracy of the information under the Backup Withholding Certifications section. 
  59. Certify the TIN of the primary owner.
  60. If the client registered for Online Banking, advise the client that he/she will be required to accept the Online Banking Terms & Conditions when first logging in to Online Banking.
  61. Give the client the welcome packet and all required disclosures and brochures including the Terms and Conditions brochure, the Services and Fees brochure, Truth-in-Savings Disclosure, and Truth-In-Savings Addendum
  62. Review the materials with the client. 
  63. Give a copy of the signature card to the client.
    1. Ensure the client reviews the signature card for accuracy of the information he/she has provided and acknowledges receipt of a completed copy of the form.
    2. For Florida accounts, ensure the client initials the Ownership and Rights at Death Sections.
  64. If all documents have been signed using an eSign upload account, submit them using eSign. Any documents not submitted through eSign place with the daily work for imaging following the Document Imaging procedures.  
  65. For a resolution, do the following (not every account has a resolution):
    1. Have the client verify all information on the resolution.
    2. If a secretary for the business is designated in the provided legal documents, have him or her sign the resolution in the fields indicated. 
    3. Have the designated signers complete the Powers Granted section to indicate that those designated by legal documents or the supporting affidavit have the authority to perform the following acts:
      • Endorse checks and orders for the payment of money 
      • Make withdrawals 
      • Transfer funds on deposit with CCB
  66. If the client wants checks, order new checks in Streamline. The client’s account is automatically debited in 3-4 weeks. 
  67. Accept the opening deposit from the client, which must be either $50 in cash or $50 in approved checks. Note: For opening deposits made by check(s), see place a new account hold.  
  68. Complete the appropriate credit memo ticket for the following accounts:
    • Checking/money market account – Checking/MMA credit memo 
    • Savings/Club account – Savings/Club credit memo
  69. Complete the following information legibly on the credit memo:
    1. Date
    2. Title of account
    3. Account number
    4. Tran. code
    5. Client's initial deposit
    6. Approved by
  70. Write the client's initial deposit legibly above the account number.
  71. Take the credit memo ticket to the teller line with the new account deposit.
  72. The teller completes the deposit transaction and provides a receipt to the client.
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Signature Card Examples

SSN of Grantor


Florida & Alabama

Georgia


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Trust EIN

Florida & Alabama

Georgia

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Quick Reference Guide


Legal Documents

ALL legal documents for revocable (grantor) trust accounts MUST be reviewed by Call Me Direct (CMD) for approval before proceeding with opening or revising an account.

  1. Scan and email all documents to _Call Me Direct to review.
  2. Call Me Direct reviews the documents and takes one of the following actions:
    • Approves the account opening or change
      • If the documents are approved, CMD completes a Document Review Coversheet and emails the associate opening/revising the account.  
      • The Document Review Coversheet from CMD MUST be imaged with account documents. 
    • Denies the account opening or change


Obtain the following trust documents from the client:

  • One of the following:
    • Copy of the complete trust or certificate of trust document
    • Copy of the page naming the trust (title of the trust)
  • Page or pages listing the trustees and successor trustees
  • Pages with the signatures and notarization


For trusts with 2 or more trustees, obtain the following document:

  • The Co-Trustee Acknowledgement Form This form acknowledges that the co-trustees are aware the account will indicate any one of the authorized trustees may write checks or withdraw money from the account.
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CIF/CIP Requirements

  • Primary & Secondary ID viewed for ALL signers present
  • Social Security Number for ALL signers present. 
  • W8-BEN (Non-resident Alien ONLY)
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Account Title & Signature Requirement Examples

Title

  • JOHN DOE FAMILY TRUST
    JOHN OR MARY DOE TRUSTEES


Signature

  • John Doe
    Mary Doe
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Codes for Building CIF

  • Class Code 
    • N - Non-Personal (Trust)
    • P - Personal (Trustee(s))
  • Tax ID Code
    • Grantor using SS#
      • O - No TIN - Non-Reporting Trust (Grantor using SS#)
      • I - Individual - US Citizen or Resident Alien (Trustee(s)/Grantor using SS#)
      • F - Non-Resident Alien - ITIN (Trustee(s)/Grantor using SS#)
      • G - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Work Only (Trustee(s)/Grantor using SS#)
      • H - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Non Work (Trustee(s)/Grantor using SS#)
      • E - Non-Resident Alien - No TIN/DOES NOT meet the SPT (leave SSN field blank)
    • Trust-EIN
      • T - Business (Trust - EIN)
      • I - Individual - US Citizen or Resident Alien (Trustee(s))
      • F - Non-Resident Alien - ITIN (Trustee(s))
      • G - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Work Only (Trustee(s))
      • H - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Non Work (Trustee(s))
      • E - Non-Resident Alien - No TIN/DOES NOT meet the SPT (leave SSN field blank)
  • FinCen Legal Entity - Always Select "Exclude"
    • Exclusion Reason
      • CV - Capture in Verafin (Business - Trust - EIN)
      • FP - Foreign Person (Non-Resident Alien)
      • NP - Natural Person (US Citizen or Resident Alien)
  • Insider Code (if applicable)
    • C - Community Board Member
    • D - Director
    • E - Associate 
    • O - Officer
    • X - Executive Officer
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Codes for Creating Account

  • Account Class Code 
    • T - Trust
  • Ownership
    • SSN of Grantor
      • TS - Trust using SSN
    • Trust - EIN 
      • TR - Trust using EIN
  • Relationship Code
    • P - Primary (Trust)
    • U - Trustee(s)
    • N - No
  • Is Business a Foreign Entity?
    • N - No
  • Is this a Fiduciary Account Type?
    • Y - Yes
  • Rights at Death
    • S - Single Party Account (Florida & Alabama Only)
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