Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

If a quitclaim deed was not filed before my fathers death,does it make it invalid? And when all assets are taken out of a Living Trust,does it automatically terminate?


Asked on 4/09/18, 5:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

A deed may be recorded after the signor dies in some cases (a California Transfer on Death Deed is one exception.)

A trust is not automatically revoked by removing the assets. If there is a pour over will, non-trust assets may still pass to the beneficiaries of the trust, after being probated.

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Answered on 4/10/18, 1:39 pm


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