Question by jenhatesnick: Does a Living Trust need to be signed by a lawyer?
Our family is having a huge problem right now. One of my aunts had my grandmother sign a living trust less than 3 months after my grandfather passed away. In the Living Trust she gives my aunt all access to her money. My aunt lives a very “high maintenance” life and we’re all worried she’s going to drain my grandmother’s money and there won’t be enough left to properly take care of my grandmother for the remainder of her life. She was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I received a copy of the Living Trust and noticed it was only signed by 3 witnesses and my grandmother. One of the witnesses was the notary. Is this legal? Or should a lawyer have sat down with her and explained to her what she was signing? Also, on the Power of Attorney given to my Aunt, my Aunt signed as the Agent. Wouldn’t that be a conflict of interest? She also noted her profession as a “Senior Paralegal” when in fact she has never been certified as a Paralegal.

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Answer by lyricsop
One thing you seriously need to consider is whether your grandmother is legally fit to sign this document. In cases where the signer is a minor, mentally ill or cognitively impaired (alzheimers), the document, even if signed, may not be legit. But, you don’t want to wait until your grandmother passes to do something about it.

It really sounds like your aunt is up to no good. Get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY!!!

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