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What Is a Living Trust?

By Jeremy BowmanUpdated Aug 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM

Key Points

  • Living trusts let you manage assets and change terms anytime while alive.
  • They protect privacy by avoiding probate, keeping asset distribution private.
  • Living trusts require ongoing management, including separate tax filings.

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