Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Revocable Trust
Is it necessary to record a trust wit a government agency?
Asked on 6/10/09, 3:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Gallagher
Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, P.A.
Re: Revocable Trust
No. But you must record a Certificate of Trust or Memorandum of Trust in some cases.
Answered on 6/10/09, 4:15 pm
Lawrence Tolchinsky
Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A.
Re: Revocable Trust
Generally, a Florida Revocable Trust does not need to be recorded with a government agency. There is a document called a Notice of Trust. That document is filed with the Probate Court when the
Settlor of the trust dies. Its purpose is to inform the court that there is a trust in existence to pay estate expenses, if any.
Answered on 6/10/09, 4:30 pm