If an attorney set up a Living Trust for my wife and I and now I want to male changes to it, an I make the changes myself and have them notarized?
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If an attorney set up a Living Trust for my wife and I and now I want to male changes to it, an I make the changes myself and have them notarized?
I am 77 and my wife is 69. I wanted to change some amounts I was wanted to giving to various charities, family and friends. However, he wanted over a $1,000 just for some minor changes to one page.
Asked on September 9, 2014 under Estate Planning, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You do not necessarily need a lawyer. Generally you can either attach an amendment or do a "restatement" restating the trust in its entirety. Make sure that what ever you do - add/ delete - is really clear. Do you remember what the procedure was when you executed the original trust agreement? Were there witnesses and was it notarized? Do the same for the amendment. I would also check with any organization that help the elderly and see if you can have some one review it for you for free. Good luck.
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