What Will Updating a Living Trust Cost in 2023 and WHY?

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[@jeangreen432]

If your assets are limited to your home and some money in the bank you can avoid probate without a lawyer using a Transfer on Death Deed (for California, use San Diego form instructions as a template, not difficult at all), and for banks list your beneficiaries. More complex estates would benefit from professional guidance as there are tax considerations, yadda, yadda. My two cents.

[@CunninghamLegal]

There are a few downsides to the Transfer on Death Deeds that are worthy of consideration. If the owner of the property has a Medi-Cal bill, the equity in the home may have to be paid to California. Also, a Transfer on Death Deed a public document. If your intended beneficiary declares bankruptcy, a Federal Bankruptcy Judge could order that the property be paid to creditors after your death. Living trusts offer creditor protection, among other benefits. Read more on living trusts here: www.cunninghamlegal.com/how-much-should-a-living-trust-cost/

[@divorcedbisexual]

Thank you, your response answers for most people than a typical lawyers answers.

[@cdh77]

What is the cost for a restatement of a revocable living trust?

[@CunninghamLegal]

The cost of restating a revocable living trust depends on what you need done. It's similar to going to the doctor to cure an illness. It's hard to say without knowing the details what is wrong or what it might cost to treat the problem. It's like asking: "How much will it cost to make me not sick anymore"... it depends on what kind of sick you are! Just as a doctor needs to examine you to understand your health, we would need to review your trust to estimate the cost. It really depends on your unique situation. With something as complex as deciding what happens to your assets when you're not around, it requires an expert. You can contact us for a consult at: www.cunninghamlegal.com/california-law-offices/contact/

[@doirmad]

I just want to make my revocable into an irrevocable. My wife and I agree to this. Isn't there just a form or something simple?

[@CunninghamLegal]

There isn’t a simple form to change a trust from revocable to irrevocable. Many of the terms of the trust would need to be revised. Revocable and irrevocable trusts have different purposes and implications. Irrevocable Trusts come with various tax implications, an annual tax reporting requirement, and the potential need for Court involvement if changes are needed in the future. In addition, some assets might not make sense to title to an irrevocable trust and are better suited for the revocable trust, which may mean you need to have both a revocable and irrevocable trust. It would be best to speak with an attorney to discuss these issues and the reasons you want to set up an irrevocable trust to determine the best course of action for you.

[@doirmad]

@@CunninghamLegal I just want to be able to afford a care center for my wife without going broke in the process. We own our home outright and have a savings of $150,000.00 (that would be depleted in about 4 years). This means I would have to sell my house and then I would have no place to live. I'd be better off just moving to Mexico and coming back across the border for the benefits. I am not going into debt after accumulating what we have.

[@Saint876_]

What is the minimum amount of money you can place on a trust

[@CunninghamLegal]

A trust isn't valid until it is "funded". You can place things like real property, bank accounts, investment accounts, and much more in a trust! Here at CunninghamLegal, we typically require at least $10.00 if there are no other assets than can be used to fund the trust at the time of its creation. I hope this helps!

[@w.fellows1537]

Our Revocable Living Trust was prepared by Westar Legal (since acquired by your firm) in May, 2000. We don't think we need any new amendments or a restatement. However, are there any new laws passed since May, 2000, that might cause an amendment or restatement to be needed?

[@CunninghamLegal]

Hi, there have been many law changes in the past 20 years, and in order to stay the most current, we would recommend giving our office a call. Our main line is 866.988.3956. We have informed our staff of your inquiry, so please ask for Jaime. Thank you!