Do I Need Both a Will and a Living Trust?

A trust and a will act together to ensure that all of your wishes are honored following your death. For instance, wills can address the distribution of possessions that might not be included in a trust and allow for the designation of guardians for minor children or pets. Consult with a living trust attorney knowledgeable in California estate law to develop the best plan for you.

What Is the Difference Between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Trust?

With a revocable trust, you have access to your assets, and the trust can be altered or revoked at any time. Conversely, the assets placed in an irrevocable trust are removed from your control, but the protections provided may be advantageous in certain situations. Contact an experienced Los Angeles trust attorney from OakTree to review your options.

Should I Place All of My Assets in a Living Trust?

Some assets cannot or should not be in a living trust and are best addressed elsewhere in your estate plan. A skilled California living trust attorney will advise you on what to exclude and how to manage the distribution of assets not held in trust.

Can a Trust Be Contested?

A trust can be contested for many of the same reasons a will is contested. Working with the best trust and estate lawyers in Los Angeles to draft your documents helps avoid the likelihood of litigation so your assets are handled exactly as you wish.

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Should You Have a Living Trust?

While having a will addresses the distribution of your assets when you die, a living trust is essential for protecting yourself and your family if you become incapacitated. Revocable living trusts provide full control of your estate both before and after death.

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Revocable Trusts

Also called a living trust, a revocable trust allows you to access your assets while establishing plans for managing your incapacity or death.

Avoid Probate

Revocable trusts provide for the direct transfer of assets to your beneficiaries without going through the time-consuming and costly probate process.

Plan Succession

With a living trust, you can designate successor trustees to manage your assets if you are unable to do so yourself.

Transfer Out-of-State Assets

If your revocable trust holds real property in other states, your estate avoids separate probate proceedings.

Maintain Privacy

While wills are open to public scrutiny, the details of living trusts are private.

Secure Flexibility

Unlike some other forms of trusts, revocable trusts can be altered to meet your changing needs.

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