Does a revocable trust need to be recorded in your county?

Full question:

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 does not need to be filed with the county where you live. However, if the trust affects any real property, it should be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county where that property 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.