Living trusts generally allow a smoother, more organized settlement of the estate than other probate-avoidance options.

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You might consider creating an irrevocable trust if your primary goals include asset protection, reducing estate taxes, or qualifying for needs-based benefits like Medicaid.

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Inheritance tax is widely loathed. It's a tax on death, property and the natural desire to pass wealth down the generations.

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