Revocable living trusts do tend to require more money and effort upfront than do other trusts or wills. However, the choice to draft a living trust now saves you the headache and cost associated with probate later on. In addition, these trusts tend to hold up better in the case that someone contests a provision, potentially saving even more time and expense in legal fees for lawyers or court proceedings that may be necessary with other types of wills or estate plans.