About Trusts

Types of Trusts

There are many different types of financial trusts. Which is the best type of trust for you?

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts

What’s the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust, and how do you know which you need?

Joint Revocable Living Trusts

When two people own property together, it can make sense to put that jointly owned property into a joint trust. Often, joint living trusts are the best type of trust for married couples.

Do You Need an Attorney to Set Up a Living Trust?

Hiring a trusts lawyer to create your living trust is often best, but in some circumstances, it’s safe and efficient to make a living trust without an attorney.

Alternatives to Making a Living Trust

Other estate planning tools provide many of the same benefits as living trusts. In fact, if your only goal is to distribute your property, avoid probate, or plan for incapacity, you might not need a living trust.

What Is a Special Needs Trust?

Understand how to set up a special needs trust, including how they work, what type you need, and different ways of funding the trust.

Trust vs. Will: Do You Need Both?

When you start planning your estate, you might wonder if you need a will, a trust, or both. Each one helps you pass on your property, but they work in different way.