Protecting Your Assets and Your Loved Ones: What is a Joint Living Trust?

What is a Joint Living Trust? A joint living trust is a legal document that allows a married couple or domestic partners to hold their assets together in a single trust, and can be effective during their lifetime as well as after death. By creating a joint living trust, the couple can avoid the probate process, which can be a lengthy and expensive court-supervised process of distributing assets after death. The trust allows the couple to retain control over their assets during their lifetime, and designate how their assets will be managed and distributed after their death. During the couple’s

What are the differences between a Will and a Living Trust?

What are the differences between a Will and a Living Trust? When it comes to estate planning, two common documents that people often consider are a Will and a Living Trust. Although they may seem similar, these two documents have significant differences that can affect how your assets are distributed after you pass away. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the differences between a Will and a Living Trust and help you understand which document might be the right choice for your estate planning needs. What is a Will? A Will, also known as a Last