Avoid Probate with a Living Trust
Tailored solutions to help you avoid probate and protect your assets efficiently (at reasonable attorney fees).
Comprehensive Living Trust Services
Tailored solutions to help you avoid probate and protect your assets efficiently.
- Creation of Revocable Living Trusts
- Drafting of Pour-Over Wills
- Preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney
- Establishment of Medical Directives
- Asset Titling and Trust Funding Guidance
- Trustee Counseling and Support
- Periodic Trust Reviews and Updates
- Coordination with Financial Institutions
Importance of Living Trusts
Ensure your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes without court intervention.
Avoids time-consuming probate proceedings
Maintains privacy of estate matters
Provides continuity in asset management
Who Needs a Living Trust?
Individuals seeking efficient estate planning solutions to safeguard their assets and beneficiaries.
- Homeowners desiring direct property transfer
- Parents aiming to secure children’s inheritance
- Business owners planning succession strategies
- Elderly individuals preparing for incapacity
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner
Personalized Approach
Tailoring estate plans to meet your unique family and financial circumstances.
Comprehensive Services:
Providing end-to-end assistance from trust creation to asset funding.
Local Expertise:
Deep understanding of Texas estate laws and probate procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common queries about living trusts and probate avoidance.
What is a living trust?
A legal document that places your assets into a trust for your benefit during your lifetime and transfers them to designated beneficiaries upon your death, bypassing probate.
How does a living trust avoid probate?
Assets held in a living trust are not subject to probate because the trust owns the assets, allowing for direct transfer to beneficiaries.
Is a living trust revocable?
Yes, a revocable living trust can be altered or revoked by the grantor during their lifetime.
Do I still need a will if I have a living trust?
Yes, a pour-over will is recommended to capture any assets not included in the trust.
Can a living trust help in case of incapacity?
Yes, it allows a successor trustee to manage your assets without court intervention if you become incapacitated.
Are living trusts only for the wealthy?
No, individuals with various asset levels can benefit from a living trust to ensure efficient asset distribution.
How do I fund my living trust?
By transferring ownership of your assets, such as real estate and bank accounts, into the trust.
What happens if I don’t fund my living trust?
Unfunded trusts may not avoid probate, as assets not titled in the trust’s name would still go through the probate process.
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