If the trust is created by only one person, the trust is distributed or allocated upon that person's death. In many cases, if a living trust is created by spouses, property in a living trust stays in the trust until both spouses pass away. After the death of the sole, or surviving grantor, the successor trustee arranges to pay any remaining bills and taxes, provides any required notice regarding the trust, and then makes any distributions or allocations based on the terms of the trust. Sometimes the trust property is distributed directly to the named beneficiaries. Alternatively, the property can remain in the trust for the benefit of the named beneficiaries until the beneficiaries reach the age(s) designated in the trust.