Saturday, April 1, 2017

Can I write on the documents if I want changes?

Michelle decided she wanted some changes to her trust. She penciled (not pen, pencil) in some changes she wanted. When she went to a new bank to open an account, the bank would not accept the original with hand written changes on it.

No. Do not write on the originals. Make a copy, write your changes in, and then visit your attorney to make the changes official.

Wills are particularly sensitive to being written on. It can be argued that it is evidence that a person wants to destroy the will.

Some banks will not accept a trust or power of attorney with hand written changes.

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