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Living trusts in Florida It is common to choose yourself as trustee, but you can pick anyone you want. If you select yourself you need a successor trustee to handle the trust after your death.

(In Florida, two witnesses are required; a witness statement automatically prints out with the Florida trust document.) But you do need to sign your living trust document in front of a notary public for your state. If you create a shared living trust, both of you need to sign the trust document in front of the notary.

First, review the most recent copy of your trust document. In Florida, the amendment must conform to the procedures laid out in the trust's declaration. If no procedures are specified, Florida law allows the grantor to amend the trust by executing a document that clearly states their intentions.

To set up a revocable living trust in Florida, you'll need to follow these requirements: The trust must be created and signed by you. You must transfer assets into the trust. There must be a successor trustee named. A beneficiary will need to be named. The trust must have a provision for revocation or amendment.

Assets that should not be used to fund your living trust include: Qualified retirement accounts ? 401ks, IRAs, 403(b)s, qualified annuities. Health saving accounts (HSAs) Medical saving accounts (MSAs) Uniform Transfers to Minors (UTMAs) Uniform Gifts to Minors (UGMAs) Life insurance. Motor vehicles.

To set up a revocable living trust in Florida, you'll need to follow these requirements: The trust must be created and signed by you. You must transfer assets into the trust. There must be a successor trustee named.