What is the required action for a cemetery authority to withdraw funds from the trust under certain conditions?

In Washington state, cemetery authorities are often required to take specific legal actions to access funds from a trust that are designated for the care and maintenance of cemetery property or related services. The process for a cemetery authority to withdraw funds typically involves the filing of a verified statement, which serves as a formal declaration made under oath. This statement usually details the reasoning for the withdrawal and confirms compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Filing a verified statement provides a safeguard for both the cemetery authority and the trust, ensuring transparency and accountability in how trust funds are handled. This requirement helps to preserve the integrity of the trust, ensuring that funds are used appropriately and that all legal protocols are followed.

While obtaining board approval, notifying beneficiaries, or submitting a written demand may be part of the broader administrative processes within a cemetery authority, they do not specifically fulfill the legal requirement to withdraw funds from a trust fund. The verified statement is the crucial document needed for such a withdrawal to be legally permissible.