No, just signed by testator and two witnesses.

Reporting requirements to transfer money from irrevocable trust to a living trust

Sorry, but this is actually a very sophisticated question that depends on the terms of the irrevocable trust. I am down in Salem, please call for...

Can you use land trust in California to hold title of the house ?

If you are looking for asset protection on your property through use of a trust: beware. Many real estate "gurus" sell this concept that if you...

To answer your question: no, the power of attorney is not valid. Consult attorney in your jurisdiction ASAP in order to prevent anything terrible...

I am an heir to my Father's will. How can I find out the disposition? My Dad lived in Virginia and I live in N.Y.

Generally speaking, as a devisee of a will, you should be entitled to a copy of the will. Somebody in your situation would want to request a copy...

My dad transferred a piece of real property into his revocable trust but I'm concerned about how the new deed is written.

To answer your question, the deed appears to be titled correctly. Your dad is acting as trustee, so the title is "Jon Doe, as trustee . . . " ...

A family trust created 1982 has been amended 5 times. #5 refers to amend. # 2, which #4 had deleted, so is amend #5now invalid?

If amendment 5 is referring to a deleted amendment, I would strongly suggest taking the trust docs to another estate planning attorney to fix (not...

Cash Gift to Son

In theory, if he kept the money in a separate account (his own account) then it would be his, even if he got divorced. However, I wouldn't trust...

How do I find out if my deceased father had a will

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your father. As for your question, there is no right or wrong way to find a will--you just have to look through...

What should I do if I have concerns about my attorney giving the correct information and advice?

I would like to echo Mr. Doland's remarks about getting a second opinion. Also, when meeting with attorneys, don't be afraid to ask follow up...