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to be legal/valid, does a trust need the attorney’s name, signature, address and date?
Asked on May 13, 2009 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I practice in California, but my understanding is that to be legal, a trust must state the date it was prepared, and simply be signed and dated by the trustor (the person whose trust it is), and two witnesses to the signing. Although I don't advise it, one does not technically even need an attorney to create a trust, so their signature (and address) are not required.
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