Are Living Trusts Worth It? Pros And Cons

Are Living Trusts Worth It? Pros And Cons

August 28, 20245 min read

Creating an estate plan is crucial for everyone over the age of 18, yet few Americans are making it a priority. A recent survey by elder care site Caring.com found 64% of Americans believe having a will is important, yet only 32% of Americans have an estate plan.

It’s an overwhelming and confusing process that can be hard to tackle — especially if you don’t know all the options available to you. Some of these options — such as a living trust — even allow you to control the preservation of your assets while you’re still alive.

What is a living trust?

This post originally appeared at Kiplinger.

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