A will still goes through probate, which can be expensive, slow, and public. A living trust helps your assets transfer privately and smoothly to your loved ones—often avoiding court delays entirely.
Yes. Living trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. If you own a home, have savings, or want to protect your family from legal headaches, this book walks you through everything step-by-step.
Many readers successfully create their living trust using this guide alone. However, the book also explains when legal advice may be helpful, so you can decide confidently without overspending on attorney fees
The book covers living trust principles that apply nationwide and explains how to adjust for state-specific requirements, including where to find the correct forms and rules for your state.
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Make Your Living Trust provides a clear, step-by-step guide to creating a living trust, whether you choose to do it on your own or with the help of an attorney. The book also covers key elements of a complete estate plan, including how to manage digital assets and why documents such as a will, financial power of attorney, and health care directive are still essential.
Critical Acclaim:
Praised for its clarity, organization, and reader-friendly presentation, Make Your Living Trust is highly recommended without reservation. Written by the editorial staff of Nolo Press, it is an ideal addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library collections focused on retirement planning, estate planning, and wills and trusts. It is also a valuable supplemental resource for financial management and financial planning curricula.
— Library Bookwatch, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review