Should the names of a joint trust be John Doe and Jane Doe OR John Doe or Jane Doe?
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Should the names of a joint trust be John Doe and Jane Doe OR John Doe or Jane Doe?
Asked on September 21, 2011 under Estate Planning, Arizona
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Since this is a joint trust, it is inclusive and therefore it should be John Doe AND Jane Doe.
If it were John Doe OR Jane Doe, it would not be inclusive and could be interpreted as applying to either John Doe or Jane Doe.
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