Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Trusts
My father told me that my grandfather had set up a skip generation trust for my brothers and myself. My grandfather has passed away and I no longer speak to my father. How can I find out if the trust is real??
Asked on 10/03/08, 12:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Trusts
The lawyer who drafted the trust would have a copy (or the original) in his or her file. If you don't know who the trustee is, you will need to find out.
Trusts are not public documents like a will. You will need to talk to the trustee and ask him for a copy so you can ascertain your rights. If you believe your father is the trustee, you will need to contact him to request a copy.
Good luck to you.
Answered on 10/04/08, 5:24 pm