Trusts are appropriate for some people, but most people don't need one. Lawyers like to sell trusts because they are usually more expensive than wills, and they often require updating. A lot of people have a trust that they don't need. I had a friend who passed away last year. He had an inch thick trust for many years, that cost him thousands of dollars to prepare and update. But, his only heir was his only son, who was a stock broker and had full knowledge and access to all of his assets. When he passed away, the son came to The Villages, sold the house and cars in about a week, and went home. I think the trust was a complete waste of money.
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