What is a living trust?
A revocable living trust holds your assets while you’re alive and passes them to your loved ones when you’re gone, without probate court. Because it’s revocable, you can change or cancel it any time while living.
In Michigan, a will alone still goes through probate — a public, months-long process. A properly funded living trust keeps that private and largely out of court.
Why it matters
Avoid probate
Assets pass to your family without the public, months-long Michigan probate process.
Keep things private
Unlike a will, a trust is not filed with the court — your affairs stay confidential.
Plan for incapacity
A successor trustee can step in seamlessly if you become unable to manage things.
Stay in control
Revocable means you can change or revoke the trust any time while living.
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Common questions
Do I still need a will if I have a trust?
Yes — a short pour-over will catches anything not yet in the trust and names guardians for minor children.
What does it mean to fund a trust?
Funding means retitling your assets into the trust’s name. An unfunded trust doesn’t avoid probate.
Can I be my own trustee?
Almost always. Most people serve as their own trustee and name a successor to take over later.
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