https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520346 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:28:31 GMT Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:00:47 GMT Copyright © 2020 National Forest Homeowners https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520346 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520346 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:52:37 GMT https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520401 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520401 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:23:48 GMT https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520421 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1520421 As stated above, as a general rule, the USFS considers a change of trustee name as a change of ownership, which is subject to a transfer fee.  I recommend you consult with the attorney who drafted the existing trust to review the specific terms of your cabin trust and the process for replacing the original trustee(s). The standard form used by the USFS to issue a permit in a new name is attached below.]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:44:38 GMT https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1522470 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1522470 In speaking with my parents before their deaths, I was under the impression that was the purpose of having the special use permit issued in a trust name. If that is not the case, what is purpose of establishing a trust and getting the USFS special use permit issued in the name of the trust? The trust was established specifically for this cabin and the special use permit. Any help or information you can supply is greatly appreciated!]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:22:38 GMT https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1523246 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1523246 Because cabin trusts are typically part of an overall estate planning process by a cabin owner, reasons for placing a cabin in a trust will vary by personal circumstances.  That said, a common reason for placing a cabin in a trust is to bypass the probate process when a cabin owner passes away.  Because probate varies by state law, owners from some states (where probate is more complex or expensive) are more motivated than those in other states to bypass probate. Another common reason for using a trust as an ownership entity is when a cabin is owned by multiple parties to define the rights and responsibilities of the parties. I'll also mention the USFS is not entirely consistent regarding their review and acceptance of cabin trust terms, thus the need to discuss your specific cabin trust terms with the attorney who created it. For more information, please reference the Cabin Trusts / Multi-Ownership page under the Resources menu.]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:00:47 GMT