Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
I am asset investigating a debtor of a judgment in CA. How can I find a Trust that the debtor may have set up (Family Trust)? I have asked the courts and they would only have records if there was a dispute. Do Attorneys record these? Thank you Chris
Asked on 7/20/10, 1:32 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Personally serve the judgment debtor with a notice of a judgment debtor examination and a demand for production of documents. Bring a court reporter so there is a record. Ask questions about the existence and location of assets, trusts, trustees, etc. Get help from an attorney.
Answered on 7/20/10, 4:41 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
Mr. Stone is right. To answer your question, some trust instruments are recorded, and some are not. One of the benefits of a trust is that it does not have to be made public unless it is recorded or results in litigation.
Answered on 7/21/10, 7:04 pm