How Many Witnesses Must Sign a Florida Trust in Order for the Trust to be Valid?

What formalities are required for the execution of a valid trust in Florida? What remedies do you have if you are the beneficiary of a West Palm Beach trust that was not executed properly? How can a Florida trust lawyer help you to succeed in your trust battles? When should you hire a trust litigation lawyer to assist you in your West Palm Beach trust matter? A 2017 Second DCA opinion is a good example of trust litigation that may occur due to the improper execution of a Florida trust or Florida trust amendment.

This case discusses what is required for the execution of a valid trust or trust amendment in Florida. In Florida, a trust or trust amendment must be executed by the settlor, or creator of the trust, with the same formalities that are required to create a valid Florida will. These formalities include the requirement that a will or trust must be signed in the presence of two attesting witnesses. Furthermore, “those two attesting witnesses must themselves sign the will in the presence of the settlor and of each other.” This option also explains that strict compliance with these formalities is required in order for a trust document or amendment to be valid. To read the entire opinion, click here. For a free consultation with an experienced wills and trusts attorney in Florida, call (561)514-0900 ext.101.