General information
There are many different types of trusts, some of which are created during the trustor’s lifetime (living trusts) and others that are created only after death (testamentary trusts). Different trusts have different purposes, such as minimizing estate taxes or providing for a family member.
Trusts must be created correctly. People who create trusts generally also need a Will.
Trusts in Washington are governed by RCW Chapter 11.98.
- All about Trusts from Puget Law
- Use of Trusts in Estate Planning from Navigate Law Group
- Should I have a Trust or a Will? from Navigate Law Group
- Wills vs. Living Trusts from Washington (State) Probate
- Living Trust vs Will from Chapter Medicare
- What you need to know about Trusts from the Washington State Bar Association
- What you need to know about Revocable Living Trusts from the Washington State Bar Association
- Revocable Living Trusts Explained webinar from Beresford Booth PLLC
- Testamentary Trusts vs Revocable Living Trusts webinar from Beresford Booth PLLC
If you are in the Address Confidentiality Program you can create a revocable living trust for the purpose of buying real property (housing) while keeping your name and address confidential:
- Keep your address confidential while buying real property from Washington LawHelp
Funding trusts
If you decide to create a living trust, it's important to fund the trust, otherwise it is simply an empty container. This involves putting your assets into the trust.
- Funding a Living Trust from WealthCounsel LLC
- How to Fund a Trust With Ease (15 Asset Types Explained) from Opelon LLP
- How Do I Put Property, Money, and Other Assets Into a Living Trust from Find Law
