Estate Planning - Living Trust Planning
Comprehensive living trust services to protect your assets, avoid probate, and ensure your wishes are carried out.
- Client Type
- Trust
- Year
- Service
- Trust Administration
What is a Living Trust?
A living trust (also called a revocable trust) is a legal document that places your assets into a trust during your lifetime. You maintain control as the trustee, and upon your passing, assets transfer to your beneficiaries without probate.
Benefits of a Living Trust
Avoid Probate
- No court involvement required
- Faster distribution to beneficiaries
- Lower costs than probate proceedings
- Maintains family privacy
Flexibility and Control
- Revocable - you can change it anytime
- You remain in control during your lifetime
- Can be amended as circumstances change
- Protects assets if you become incapacitated
Asset Protection
- Protects real estate across multiple states
- Shields assets from creditors (with proper planning)
- Provides for minor children
- Manages special needs trusts
Our Living Trust Services
We provide comprehensive trust planning including:
Initial Consultation
- Review your assets and goals
- Discuss family circumstances
- Explain trust options
- Answer all questions
Trust Creation
- Draft customized trust document
- Transfer assets into trust
- Prepare supporting documents
- Coordinate with financial institutions
Funding the Trust
- Real estate transfers
- Bank account retitling
- Investment account transfers
- Personal property assignment
Ongoing Support
- Trust amendments as needed
- Successor trustee guidance
- Estate tax planning
- Regular review and updates
Who Needs a Living Trust?
Consider a living trust if you:
- Own real estate in multiple states
- Want to avoid probate delays and costs
- Have a blended family situation
- Own a business
- Value privacy in estate matters
- Want to plan for incapacity
The Process
- Consultation: Discuss your needs and goals
- Planning: Design trust structure
- Documentation: Draft trust documents
- Funding: Transfer assets to trust
- Review: Regular updates and amendments
Cost and Timeline
We offer transparent pricing and typically complete living trusts within 2-3 weeks. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your situation.
Get Started Today
Protect your family's future with proper trust planning. Schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning needs.