When is a Trust Valid or Legal?

Question: Do I have to file the Trust with the Secretary of State for it to be immediately protected or effective? Answer:  A living revocable trust is not recorded to make it “valid,” “legal,” or “effective” in any way.  Once the trust is properly signed, it will

Can Bank Accounts Be Assigned to a Trust?

Bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, stock accounts, everything you sign your name for needs to be assigned to the trust.  Technically the assets aren’t “assigned” to the trust. Ownership of the assets is changed from you to the trust. In the bank situation, you need to take