Most people considering a trust do so for a handful of reasons. They may want to protect their assets if they require long-term care or are protected from creditors. Many tax benefits are garnered from specific types of trusts, particularly irrevocable trusts. Probate can be avoided through a trust and many trusts can be explicitly structured for risk mitigation. Because there are so many types of trusts, it is imperative that you speak to the skilled San Jose trust attorneys at Steburg Law Firm.