Its not as complicated as it seems. Simply RESTATE the entire Trust, making it a a complete "replacement" document. For example, I've restated my...

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How can i find out if anything goes to me from my fathers will?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Any Will must be filed with the court. If it has disappeared, then the law presumes (i.e. unless it is proved, in...

My parents had a trust created for them by an attorney in Illinois which has kept the original copies.

There is no reason a Trust cannot be "signed" (or "executed") in multiple originals. Certainly there should be AN original in a safe location --...

I am a remainder benificiary in my unlces trust. I would like to get a copy of it. How do I go about it?

The answer appears to be governed by State Law - see other comments. In some states, a widow cannot seek an elective share against trust assets. ...

If i put other assests in my 3 year old irrevocable trust will they be protected from creditors immediately or do i have to wait

First, I agree with the other responses. Irrevocable Trusts represent, in effect, a specific DEAL (all trusts are, at some level, contracts...

Is it illegal for the executor of the will to spend the beneficiaries money

I generally agree with the other opinion offered. Normally, if well written, the Will would provide for a Trust to be created to control or use...