Can I change estate planning documents from a former lawyer? | NC

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Q: Can I change estate planning documents that were prepared by a lawyer who has since left the firm? A: Yes — usually you can. Estate planning documents belong to you, not the lawyer who drafted them. The real issue is whether the documents are still valid, whether the trust is revocable, and what the documents say about making changes. A will usually must be updated with a new will or a…