Does a revocable trust have to be filed with the county in which one resides?

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Does a revocable trust have to be filed with the county in which one resides?

  • Category: Trusts
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  • State: National

Answer:

A revocable trust should be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county where any real property affected by the trust is located.

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A trust should generally be filed in the state where the grantor resides or where the trust's assets are located. This is important for tax purposes and legal jurisdiction.