And you cannot go to any other California government office and ask to see the Trust. Trusts are private documents and they typically remain private even after someone dies. The only way to obtain a copy of the Trust is to demand a copy from the Trustee (or whoever has a copy of the documents, if not the Trustee).

How do I find someone’s living trust?

How to Find Out If Someone Had a Living Trust

1. Consider your motives.
2. Check with the hospital.
3. Go through the financial records of the incapacitated or deceased individual.
4. Look for a phone number of a lawyer and/or financial planner.
5. Accept that your relative or friend may not have a trust.

How do I find out if my father had a will?

Wills are public documents. Contact the probate court in the county where your father lived and see whether there is a will on file. Court clerks should be able to track wills by date of death and name.

How do I know if I have a trust?

To know if someone’s house or other real property is in a trust, go to the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office or contact the Public Service Unit of the County Assessor’s Office at (408) 299-5500.

What to do if you can’t find the original living trust?

If you can’t find original living trust documents, you can contact the California Bar Association for assistance. Trusts aren’t recorded anywhere, so you can’t go to the County Recorder’s office in the courthouse to ask to see a copy of the trust.

Where can I find the family trust name?

Find the family trust name. First, look up the family name (for example, Smith Cooper) in the grantor/grantee index in the recorder’s office; within those records, you’ll find the family trust name.

How can I get my parents’trust back?

If you parents obtained the assistance of a lawyer or law firm, the lawyer or firm usually puts its name down as the one who requests the recording. Then, knowing the who requested the recording, you have a lead to someone or some entity that may know where your parents’ trust is, or at least…

Can a family member get a letter about a revocable living trust?

While the attorney may not call your whole family to her office, you may receive a letter regarding a revocable living trust. If you did not receive a message or you have misplaced it, there are ways to acquire the information you need.