Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

For the small amount that it would likely cost if you can find a lawyer to do so you should have a lawyer review the document for you. Many lawyers, however, won't want to take on a task like this because of the small amount of fees they are likely to earn.

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Most attorneys would not want to take responsibility for approving a trust they did not draft. I recommend that you make sure the forms or books you are using are specific to California, not forms which say they apply in all states. Nolo Press publications and software are reliable resources.

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