Trusts Explained

Most people know they should have a trust. Most people are confused about what a trust actually does, how it works, and whether they need one. Attorneys charge hundreds of dollars an hour to explain these things — and still often leave clients uncertain.

Trusts Explained cuts through that confusion. Written in plain English without legal jargon, it walks through everything a person needs to understand to make informed decisions about their estate: what a trust is and what it is not, how revocable and irrevocable trusts work, how a trust compares to a will, what probate costs and why trusts avoid it, how to fund a trust correctly, what trustees do and what they are responsible for, and how to protect assets for children, blended families, and future generations.

This is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. It is the education that makes that counsel more productive. A reader who understands the basics makes better decisions, asks better questions, and leaves fewer gaps in their planning.

If you have been putting off estate planning because it felt complicated or expensive, this book removes the first obstacle. Understanding what you are building is the right place to start.