SHOULD YOU HAVE A LIVING TRUST?

Each case is different, but here is a simple test to see if a
Living Trust may be recommended for you.

  Score
Your Age

Under 40
0 points

40 - 60
1 point

Over 60
2 points

 

Size of your estate, including life insurance.

Under $100.000
0 points

$100,000 - $500,000
1 point

Over $500,000
2 points

 

Do you own securities?

No
0 points

Yes
1 point

 

 

Number of states in which you own real property.

None
0 points

One
1 points

2 or more
2 points

 

Is privacy important to you?

No
0 points

Yes
1 point

 

 

Is avoiding Conservatorship important to you?

No
0 points

Yes
1 points

 

 

If married, is combined estate over $600,000?

No
0 points

Yes
3 points

 

 

Scoring
0-2 Not Recommended
3-6 Recommended
7-12 Highly Recommended

Total Points

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