Do I have to use an attorney to set up a trust account at my bank?
Typically no. You may use an attorney to establish a trust account, but there are many of these accounts that your bank and trust routinely opens and maintains, and they have all the documents you will need, in a standardized form. Attorney involvement is not a requirement but you need to read and understand the terms of the trust and you may even want these documents reviewed by your attorney.
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Typically no. You may use an attorney to establish a 