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A joint trust gives the surviving spouse more flexibility to use all of the assets of the trust after the death of the first spouse. A joint revocable trust is also easier to fund and maintain during a couples lifetime. All assets simply go into the same place; theres no need to decide which trust an asset goes into.
Typically, when a married couple utilizes a Revocable Living Trust-based estate plan, each spouse creates and funds his or her own separate Revocable Living Trust. This results in two trusts. However, in the right circumstances, a married couple may be better served by creating a single Joint Trust.
Limited Asset Protection: While it provides privacy, a living trust may not shield assets from creditors or lawsuits as effectively as an irrevocable trust. Funding Challenges: Transferring assets into the trust can be overlooked or require constant updates as financial situations change.
An irrevocable trust offers your assets the most protection from creditors and lawsuits. Assets in an irrevocable trust arent considered personal property. This means theyre not included when the IRS values your estate to determine if taxes are owed.
Simple Living Trusts for Married Couples Simple living trusts are often considered the easiest kinds of trusts to set up and keep. In a simple living trust, a couple can share the control and benefits of the trust while they are living.
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First, the set up can be more complex and involve higher upfront costs compared to a will. Additionally, transferring assets into the trust requires time and effort. Its also important to know that not all assets can be included in a trust, so you may need to speak with a lawyer to understand these complexities.
The cost of setting up a living trust in Canada can vary depending on things such as the complexity of the trust, legal fees, and the involvement of professionals. On average, the living trust fees with lawyers start at a minimum of $1,000 and go up from there with hourly fees.
In general, most experts agree that Separate Trusts can provide more asset protection. Joint Trust: Marital assets are all together in a single trust. This means theres less asset protection, because if theres ever a judgment over one of the spouses, all of the assets could end up being at risk.

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