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1. It avoids probate-which means a faster distribution of assets.
2. It could save you money-trust cost moeny to setup but so deos a will and a will goes through probate.
3. A living trust automatically appoints someone to oversee your affairs-meaning court can by bypassed and the successor trustee will be in complete control of your assets once you pass away or become incapacitated.
4. It provides privacy-A living trust is not made public, upon your death, your estate will be distributed in private. A will, on the other hand, is public record and so are all of the transactions.
What are some advantages of having a trust?