Understanding Living Trusts^®

How You Can Avoid Probate, Save Taxes and More

Avoids probate at death, including multiple probates if you own property in other states
Prevents court control of assets at incapacity
Brings all your assets together under one plan
Provides maximum privacy
Quicker distribution of assets to beneficiaries
Assets can remain in trust until you want beneficiaries to inherit
Can reduce or eliminate estate taxes
Inexpensive, easy to set up and maintain
Can be changed or cancelled at any time
Difficult to contest
Prevents court control of minors' inheritances
Can protect dependents with special needs
Prevents unintentional disinheriting and other problems of joint ownership
Professional management with corporate trustee
Peace of mind