Charitable trusts are flexible enough to meet the donor's needs and objectives. They enable the donor to provide a definite guaranteed income for themselves or another beneficiary. There is relief from administrative detail since investment and management chores disappear when property is placed in trust. The trustee does all the work, all the accounting and gives detailed written reports. Because trusts are completely private, publicity is avoided.
Wills are generally open to the public.
A trust is not affected by probate. It takes time to settle an estate - two to three years is not uncommon. Possible litigation is minimized compared to a Will challenge. Charitable remainder trusts are relatively easy to set up. Selection of the terms and provisions are based on the donor's objectives.