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I need to obtain a copy of the living trust my wife and I created over twenty years ago. We do not have a copy and cannot remember the attorney that created it. I believe the trust really exists since county documents show property transfers to the trust, but I cannot find the county document showing the trust being recorded.Thanks, Ron
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): California Already Tried: On-line searches of the County Recorders records.
Thank you for trusting Just Answer. I will answer as clearly as possible.Unfortunately, the intention of these trusts if to keep the provisions hidden from the public. You will likely not find it registered anywhere. It would generally only be available based on you having a copy or finding the lawyer that drafted the trust.You may check with any insurance company or investment company that has assets titled in the name of the trust. They may have required a copy and they would generally keep an electronic copy if they did keep a copy.
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