Trust vs. Will Alone
The best advice you've gotten here is to consult a knowledgeable estate attorney to determine your needs. You can pay now to have your wishes followed upon your death or your administrator can pay later to get things straightened out as best can. Whether a trust is indicated depends on the specifics of your situation: how large is your estate; what type of assets are involved; how many heirs do you have; do you want your estate equally distributed or unequally; are some assets or some share of your estate to go to one or more charitable organizations; and so on. Most likely careful planning and sound advice from knowledgeable folks got you this far in life, so continue that wise approach when considering the final chapter.
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