There are some things that cannot or should not be placed in your trust. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) cannot be owned by a trust, so these must remain in your own name, but you can name the trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary. Revocable living trusts are often named as beneficiaries of a life insurance policy. It's a good idea to talk to a lawyer or accountant to understand any tax implications of doing so.If you purchase or inherit items after you create the trust, you may want to transfer those items to the trust as soon as possible. If possible, when you purchase items, purchase them as trustee of the trust so they are automatically placed in the trust.