Most people say the best reason to write a trust is to avoid probate, including most estate planners, but avoiding probate is not the best reason to write a trust. Avoiding probate benefits your family, but doesn't protect you.
Some professionals say "Avoiding probate is the top reason for estate planning".
I researched protection and the best reason to write a trust on google and only found two listings and both were mine. The other 8 listings had nothing to do with "protection".
I then searched for, reasons to write a trust and the first listing was an article by Steven W. Allen, JD, an expert Estate Planning Attorney with over 30 years experience titled, "Top 10 Reasons You Need A Trust."
Here is Mr. Allen's list:
1. Your trust avoids probate.
2. You keep control.
3. It takes less time.
4. Your privacy is maintained.
5. It is less expensive.
6. No special government forms are needed.
7. Low maintenance.
8. Special gifts are easy with a living trust.
9. Eliminate or reduce estate tax.
10. Effective Pre-Nuptial Planning.
Best Reasons for Asset Protection Trusts
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