I know its a solid Trust and effective in my state. I feel that all I need to do if fill it out, get the correct notarization and witness signatures, however, I'm not sure if a lawyers intervention is required for it to be binding. Can someone tell me if a lawyer is required.
2006-07-09 17:59:29 · 2 answers · asked by oceansalty 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
It is true that you can act as your own representative for the purpose of creating a will or trust in all 50 states. The trust document should be binding, same as a will. Whether or not you have to file it with the state or other requirements is something you will need to find out for your particular state. And whether or not the document will meet your needs is something you would need to determine.
I'm not an attorney and this isn't to be construed as legal advice. In fact, I had an attorney draft mine and will probably go to a specialist to redraft it in the near future.
2006-07-09 18:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by Michael T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my understanding in Ca is the same as you. we did one for a friend with a brain tumor and were told get the witness and the notary without the notary you don't stand a chance.
2006-07-10 01:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by angelsmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋