Trusts are extremely powerful tools for people dealing with estate matters, especially when their financial picture is fairly complicated. Although more expensive and time-consuming to establish, trusts can address a far greater range of needs related to estate matters, such as the possibility of a grantor’s disability or incapacitation. Trusts don’t have to be subjected to the probate process in order to become a legal reality. Furthermore, unlike wills, some trusts can become viable before the grantor’s death and be used to manage an estate during their lifetime as well as after their passing. Speak to a skilled estate matters lawyer today to find out whether a trust might be the ideal solution to the future of your estate.