If you’re looking to simplify the estate planning process, avoid probate, and maintain privacy, a revocable living trust may be the perfect solution. But to do it right, you need the guidance of a living trust attorney.
At The Andrews Law Firm, P.C., we help individuals and families build stronger estate plans with properly structured living trusts—ensuring assets are protected and smoothly passed on to future generations.
### What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust is a legal arrangement that allows you (the grantor) to transfer ownership of your assets into a trust during your lifetime. You can serve as the trustee and maintain control over the trust’s contents while you’re alive, then designate a successor trustee to manage and distribute assets upon your death or incapacity.
Unlike a will, a living trust:
– **Avoids probate**
– **Keeps your affairs private**
– **Offers faster distribution of assets**
– **Can help manage incapacity without court involvement**
### The Role of a Living Trust Attorney
Creating a trust is more than just filling out forms. A living trust attorney ensures that:
– The trust is drafted in compliance with state laws
– Your wishes are clearly documented
– The trust is properly funded (i.e., assets are retitled in the trust’s name)
– Your beneficiaries are protected and your goals are met
Without proper funding, even the best-drafted trust won’t avoid probate.
### Common Myths Debunked
– **“Only wealthy people need a trust.”** Not true. Trusts are valuable for anyone with real estate, minor children, or privacy concerns.
– **“If I have a will, I don’t need a trust.”** A will must go through probate; a trust doesn’t.
– **“I can set up a trust on my own.”** DIY trusts are often incomplete, leading to costly mistakes later.
### Trust With Confidence
At The Andrews Law Firm, P.C., we tailor each trust to fit your unique financial and family situation. Whether you’re planning for your children, protecting assets, or preparing for incapacity, a living trust attorney ensures your wishes are honored—today and tomorrow.
Start building a plan that gives you control and your loved ones security. Contact us today to learn how a living trust can fit into your estate plan.
