Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Trust
I have a Trust Document drafted by my attorney, FBO of my daughter, revocable, very standard language. I want to change the ''secondary'' Trustee and change one line regarding her age for final distribution. My attorney retired.
Questions: Can I make changes myself by replacing two pages? Are Trusts ''filed'' w/ the court? If I make the above changes do I need to ''file'' it? Where? Do I need to get a tax ID number for the trust now, and open an account that will eventually receive my Life Insurance proceeds that will fund the trust? I do not own a home at this time, the Trust will be funded by $700,000.00 of Life Insurance. I'm 53, my daughter is 16. I have custody and primary care.

Asked on 7/11/09, 7:53 am

Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

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Re: Trust

Answers: NO, no, no, not applicable, no.

Answered on 7/13/09, 12:48 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Unless the agreement provides otherwise, you can amend a trust. A trust need not be filed with the court.

Answered on 7/11/09, 11:20 am

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