But wait, there’s more; there’s Loving Trusts, Family Trusts, Grantor Retained Trusts and many more.
Let’s start with revocable vs. irrevocable trusts. These are exactly what they say. The revocable trust can be changed, amended, and even thrown away. The irrevocable trust however rarely can be changed except for very limited circumstances.
The revocable trust is the most common trust, the basis of an estate plan and typically what a client uses in lieu of a Last Will & Testament for the core estate plan. The irrevocable trust is usually a more advanced estate planning trust IN ADDITION to the client’s existing estate plan (using a revocable trust). I will wait for a discussion on when to use a irrevocable trust for a future blog.
What about all the other names? Family Trust, Living Trust, Revocable Trust, Loving Trust, and Grantor Trust are pretty much the same thing. These trusts are great vehicles for holding your assets so that when you become unable to take care of yourself, or pass away, someone you have named can step in and take care of your affairs in your absence. Great tools to avoid probates, conservatorships, court involvement and the best of all, far more private than a basic will.
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