Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

1. We have a 1993 detalied living trust. Nothing has changed except a grandson born in 1994 who we wish to include.

2. Can we use a notarized generic addendum to specify who gets our jewelry, coin collection, cars, furniture?

Thank you


Asked on 8/14/10, 8:28 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Donald Field Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law

A revocable trust prepared in 1993, more than 15 years ago, should be reviewed by a qualified attorney as soon as possible. There have been many changes in federal and state law affecting wills, trusts and estate taxes during this time. In addition, the current uncertainty regarding estate and generation skipping transfer taxes requires extraordinary flexibility in the language of existing and new revocable trusts.

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Answered on 8/19/10, 9:34 am
Jonathan Reich De Castro, West, Chodorow, Glickfeld & Nass, Inc.

As does Mr. Field, if your trust is 15 years old I would recommend having it reviewed and, as needed, updated. More things may have changed than you think it it would be a good idea to review your situation with a qualified estate planning attorney. Please feel free to call me if we can be of assistance.

Jon Reich

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Answered on 8/19/10, 5:42 pm
James Bame San Diego Law Office

Redo it. Contact me directly,

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Answered on 8/20/10, 4:57 pm


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