Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Most living trusts are not recorded or "filed" anywhere. But all beneficiaries and heirs at law are entitled to a copy of the terms of the trust. If your brother is the successor trustee, make a written request to him, or his attorney.

The trustee is required to give you notice about the administration of the trust and instructions for receiving a copy of the trust under Probate Code section 16061.7. You can make your request for a copy under this code section, along with assets/liability information regarding the trust under section 16061. If you don't get this information, you can compel the trustee to give it to you in court.