Authentic document

An authentic document is one that you state considers to be a legal representation of your wishes.

A Last Will and Testament

  • If you have a will, most states require your estate representative to file the original copy with the probate court.
  • If the original copy cannot be found, some states will consider you to have died intestate.

A Living Trust

  • If you have a living trust, copies of your living trust are considered authentic, binding documents.