Protect Your Family With a Living Trust
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Make sure your wishes are clear, your loved ones are protected, and your estate plan is easier to carry out. Get a state-specific trust document with guided, plain-English steps.
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What is a Living Trust?
A living trust (also called a revocable living trust) is a legal document that holds your property — your home, bank accounts, investments — during your lifetime. You control everything while you're alive. When you pass away, your assets go directly to the people you choose, without going through probate court.
Avoids Probate
Probate is the court process that handles your estate after death. It's slow (1–3 years), expensive (3–8% of your estate), and public. A trust skips it entirely.
Stays Private
A will becomes a public record when filed with the court. A trust stays completely private — no one can look up your finances or see who inherited what.
Protects You Too
If you become ill or incapacitated, your chosen trustee steps in immediately to manage your finances — no court-appointed guardian needed.
Trust vs. Will — What's the Difference?
| Feature | Living Trust | Will Only |
|---|---|---|
| Avoids probate court | Yes | No |
| Stays private | Yes | Becomes public record |
| Works if incapacitated | Yes | No |
| Works across states | Yes | May need multiple wills |
| Takes effect | Immediately | Only at death |
| Can be changed anytime | Yes (revocable) | Yes |
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Important: This tool creates a draft document. We always recommend having a licensed estate planning attorney review it before you sign.
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