A living trust is a revocable trust where the person setting up the trust is initially named the trustee, and retains the right to the property and the income from the property for life. Many untrue claims are made about the benefits of living trusts. No death taxes are reduced or avoided. In some cases a living trust may inadvertently cause an increase in income taxes.
Probate is very simple in Pennsylvania.
Usually a will must be probated at death even where there is a living trust. Estate administration is essentially the same whether one uses a living trust or just a will. Retain control of your assets. If you retain ownership of your assets, you will of course retain control. A better alternative is to sign a Power of Attorney appointing someone you trust to act as your agent.