What Documents Need Notarizations in Mississippi

There are 6-9 documents that need to be notarized in an estate planning package. This adds an extra layer of security and binding in court.

The needed documents include:

Living Trust - Includes a Revocable living trust, Pour-over will, Power of attorney’s, Hippa, Living Will, Certification, Deed, Schedule A.

Irrevocable Trust - A trust may not be amended or revoked. A revocable trust usually becomes irrrevocable when the orginal trust maker dies.

Revocable Trust- a trust which may be amended or revoked by the person or persons who created it.

Pour Over Will - acts as a safety net to transfer any assets not previously included in the trust into the trust after the testator’s death.

Hippa - Grants access to the signer’s medical records for specified individuals or purposes in compliance with the HIPPA Privacy Rule.

Living Will - states the signer’s preferences for end-of - life (terminally ill or permanently unconscious) medical-care.

Power of Attorney - a legal document in which one person (the principal) appoints another person (the agent) to act on his or her behalf while the principal is living.

Durable Power of Attorney - This names the person who can handle your finances or personal matters if you’re ever undable to.

Medical (Healthare) Power of Attorney -This names someone to help make medical decisions for you if you’re unable to speak for yourself.

Certification of Trust- a document which verifies a trust’s existence, summarizes the trustee’s powers, and identifies the successors trustees.

Deed of Trust - Similar to a mortgage since it evidences the obligation to repay a loan secured by real estate. Under the deed of trust, the property owner transfers the title to a trustee for the benefit of the lender. In the event of a default, it is easier to foreclose upon than a standard mortgage.

Schedule A - Lists all assets assigned to the trust - including real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, business interests, etc.

Trust Transfer Deed - This document transfers your home or property into the trust, so it’s legally covered by your plan.

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