Trusts

Learn how trusts work in estate planning. Discover types of trusts, benefits for families, asset protection strategies, and how trusts help manage inheritance.

What are the main types of trusts available for estate planning?

The two primary categories are revocable and irrevocable trusts. Revocable trusts, like living trusts, can be modified during your lifetime and help avoid probate. Irrevocable trusts cannot be changed once established but may offer tax benefits and asset protection. Within these categories, there are specialized options like charitable trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts, each designed for different family situations and goals.

What Is a Trustee Anyway?
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What Is a Trustee Anyway?

A trustee manages a trust’s assets and ensures they’re used according to the trust’s terms. Learn about trustee responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and how to choose the right one.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJanuary 7, 2026
Include Digital Assets in Trusts
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Include Digital Assets in Trusts

Digital assets—from social media accounts to cryptocurrency wallets—are becoming increasingly important to include in trusts to prevent challenges for loved ones.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJanuary 5, 2026
Estate Inventory Checklist: Complete Guide to Cataloging Your Assets
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Estate Inventory Checklist: Complete Guide to Cataloging Your Assets

An estate inventory checklist simplifies asset management and distribution by helping you organize everything from financial accounts and real estate to sentimental items and digital assets.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialDecember 16, 2025
Average Trust Attorney Fees Over Time
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Average Trust Attorney Fees Over Time

Trusts aren’t just set-it-and-forget-it. In fact, you need to update them as life evolves. Understand average trust attorney fees over time.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialNovember 25, 2025
Average Attorney Fees for Establishing Trusts
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Average Attorney Fees for Establishing Trusts

Discover the key factors influencing attorney fees for establishing trusts to make informed estate planning decisions.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialNovember 24, 2025
What Is Trust Jurisdiction and Why Does It Matter?
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What Is Trust Jurisdiction and Why Does It Matter?

Explore the importance of trust jurisdiction in estate planning, tax implications, and why choosing the right one matters.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialOctober 27, 2025
How a Trust for Prince Could Have Helped
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How a Trust for Prince Could Have Helped

A trust for Prince could have kept decisions in trusted hands, provided a roadmap for a unique music business, and minimized courtroom battles.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialOctober 1, 2025
Choosing Trustees Without Starting a Family Group Chat War
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Choosing Trustees Without Starting a Family Group Chat War

Choosing trustees is a crucial estate planning step. Learn how to navigate this decision without causing family conflict.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialSeptember 30, 2025
Transitioning From Successor Trustee to Trustee: The Gist
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Transitioning From Successor Trustee to Trustee: The Gist

A guide to understanding the transition from successor trustee to trustee, including the key steps and considerations for managing this important responsibility.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialAugust 22, 2025
7 Common Trust Administration Issues
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7 Common Trust Administration Issues

Trust administration issues can surface in the first weeks then recur again and again. The good news? Most trust administration issues are predictable.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialAugust 22, 2025
What Being a Trustee Really Means
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What Being a Trustee Really Means

Being a trustee is more than taking on a title. It’s a commitment to juggling someone else’s assets with care, integrity, and good judgment.
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialAugust 14, 2025
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