Trusts are the ideal way of avoiding probate after your passing. A trust operates as a legal document, which allows your loved ones to access your property after you pass away. “Revocable” means that during your lifetime, you can make changes to the trust as circumstances change. You can be your own trustee during your lifetime, meaning that you retain control of the trust. The Law Office of Karen D. Cox prepares your revocable living trust and includes a power of attorney, which allows for a trusted person of your choice to make financial decisions in the event you are unable to make those decisions yourself, due to mental incapacitation or medical conditions.
Setting up a revocable living trust is ideal for avoiding probate altogether, as the trust is an operative legal document, similar to an order from the probate court, but without the expense and time burden of the probate process.
Consultations are always free, so contact me to discuss whether a revocable living trust is right for you.