How many signatures required on trust?

[mr fixit]

Just wondering, I have a copy of a trust that I am using for a template to do my own. Of course it has a place for signatures of the notary, and the settler and any other named trustees. But, it also has a place to list 2 'witnesses' . I'm just wondering why. Is that something I must have, or was it just something 'thrown in'?

Does anybody else have those type signatures on their trusts?

[BigWaylon]

Mine has spots for two witnesses as well. That's in addition to Grantor, all Trustees, and notary. Then, there's a separate page for each trustee to accept responsibility, and those are also notarized (but I don't think they have witnesses). Then there's the Certification Of Trust, which is also notarized...and has a spot for Grantor and each Trustee, but no witnesses.

[mr fixit]

I'm in Texas. I wonder if it is a requirement. Getting all of my people together in front of the notary at the same time is proving difficult. The more ducks I have to get in a row, the harder it is to get done.

[skydivr]

Find an attorney and make sure it's done RIGHT...

[Eurodriver]

Bingo.

Find an attorney and make sure it's done RIGHT...

[tbaker]

Mine was done here in TX via lawyer - I don't have any witness signature lines; only myself (settlor) and the other trustees' signatures in a few places, and where the notary(s) left their mark.

Most banks will notarize (usually for free) for you if you have an account there.

As for lining everyone up, just sign your part/get it notarized, and pass it on to the next person and repeat; it's not like everyone has to be there at one time.

[mr fixit]

As for lining everyone up, just sign your part/get it notarized, and pass it on to the next person and repeat; it's not like everyone has to be there at one time.

Doesn't every signature have to be notarized?

[mr fixit]

Most banks will notarize (usually for free) for you if you have an account there.

that's the issue, My banks won't notarize because it is a legal document. Which sounds really weird to me, since I am in fact a notary. Of course I can't do my own. The banks stand is weird too. As a notary, All I am attesting to is that the person who I watch sign the document has presented proof to me that they are who they say they are. Heck, I'll notarize anything you bring me, if you have ID.

So, first finding a notary who will, then getting everyone's schedules synched, and getting it all done at once is proving to be hard.

[tbaker]

Doesn't every signature have to be notarized?

-correct sir

your 2nd post.

-ah, I see your dilemma now, yeah, that could present a little more headache. I agree that the whole 'them refusing' sounds a little odd.

[skydivr]

I used to be a notary too, and you are correct with the above. All a notary does is verify the identity of the person making the signature. In TN the only signature required is MINE (and notarized).