Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Must the signature of the trustor of a revocable trust be notarized under California law?


Asked on 12/23/09, 9:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

There is no statutory requirement to notarize or record a trust instrument, but attorneys prefer to have the signatures of the settlors and trustees notarized to authenticate the document. A notary's acknowledgment is necessary if the trust instrument is to be recorded.

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Answered on 12/29/09, 11:49 pm


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