Trusts
A trust is an estate-planning tool that can replace or augment wills, as well as manage property during life. Some people want to avoid settling a loved one’s estate in court, and will create a trust designed to do just that. A trust can help avoid probate because your property is technically owned by the trust, therefore the probate courts don’t have anything to administer. The trustee distributes your assets pursuant to your instructions. A trust can be used to accomplish many different purposes and can be tailored to your goals.