Trusts in Dallas

Helping You Prepare for the Future

People tend to think of trusts as a tool for the wealthy. However, even if you are not rich, you can benefit from creating a trust. Unlike a will, which can only distribute your assets when you die, a trust gives you control over how your assets are distributed and allows your beneficiaries to bypass the probate process. At DebnamRust PC in Dallas, you can rely on our experienced estate planning team to guide you through the process of creating a trust, ensuring your wishes are respected after your death.

Contact our law firm today at (214) 758-8681 to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to get started on creating your trust.

Why Set Up a Trust?

The probate process can be incredibly time-consuming and costly, making it difficult for your beneficiaries to smoothly and seamlessly inherit your assets in the aftermath of your death. Moreover, a will eventually become public record, whereas a trust remains private. If you have minor children, you can also use the trust to ensure the funds are used according to your wishes.

Here are some reasons why you might want to set up a trust:

• Reduce taxes, such as capital gains taxes, income taxes, and estate taxes
• Give to charities while creating a stream of income
• Set up specific parameters for the use of your assets

Some trusts are also very flexible. Depending on the type you create, you can change the terms by creating an amendment to the document if your needs or goals change. For example, if you have a grandchild that you would like to include in the trust in the future, you can add that child as a beneficiary.

Different Types of Trust

There are a variety of trusts available, which all present their own unique benefits.

Here are some of the most common trusts:

• Revocable trust: Allows you to transfer the title of a property to a trust and gives you the ability to remove property from the trust. Revocable trusts generally evolve into an irrevocable trust when the trustmaker passes away.
• Irrevocable trust: An irrevocable trust cannot be modified once it is created. After property is transferred into a revocable trust, it cannot be taken out, even by the trustmaker.
• Asset protection trust: An asset protection trust is designed to protect assets from creditors. They are structured so the undistributed assets in the trust return to the trustmaker when the trust is terminated, assuming there is no risk of a creditor attack.
• Charitable trust: A charitable trust is designed to benefit a specific charity or the public and is established as part of an estate plan to reduce estate and gift tax.

Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney Today!

If you wish to create a trust, do not hesitate to contact the team at DebnamRust PC in Dallas for the help you need. Our experienced legal team is committed to providing knowledgeable and exceptional legal advice.

Call us at (214) 758-8681 to schedule a consultation.