I am beneficiary of trust created in 2004. Grantor passed in 2006. Lost my copy of trust. Would attorney that drafted have copy?

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   Steven Zelinger

   Blackwood Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered March 05, 2013 10:57. Most attorneys would probably still have it. If the trust is still active (has funds and has not been terminated) I am sure someone has a copy, but perhaps its a bank or another attorney.

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   Maxwell LivingstonPro

   Brookfield Contracts / Agreements Lawyer

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   Answered March 05, 2013 10:39. Wisconsin has a six-year retention period. So, this may fall just outside of that period. However, it's still quite possible that the Attorney has retained this record. It's certainly worthwhile asking for another copy - on the basis that you lost yours.

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   Adam B Peterson

   Provo Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered March 05, 2013 11:09. I agree with my colleagues. Most attorneys will still have at least an electronic copy of the trust saved in their electronic files, even though it is not required due to the retention period having expired. The trustee, if not a bank or other attorney, will likely have a copy.

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