1. Why do I need an estate plan?

  2. If I don't create an estate plan, won't the government provide one for me?

  3. What's the difference between having a will and a Living Trust?

  4. The possibility of a disabling injury or illness scares me. What would happen if I were mentally disabled and had no estate plan or just a will?

    Unfortunately, you would be subject to "living probate," also known as a conservatorship or guardianship proceeding. If you become mentally disabled before you die, the probate court will appoint someone to take control of your assets and personal affairs. These "court-appointed agents" must file a strict accounting of your finances with the court. The process is often expensive, time-consuming and humiliating.

  5. If I set up a Living Trust, can I be my own trustee?

  6. Will a Living Trust avoid income taxes?

  7. Can I transfer real estate into a Living Trust?

  8. Is the Living Trust some kind of loophole the government will eventually close down?

  9. Isn't a Living Trust only for the rich?

  10. Can any attorney create a Living Trust?