Living Trust for Husband and Wife with No Children - Colorado 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the form. This is crucial as it marks the official creation of your trust.
  3. In Article I, specify the name of your trust. You can choose a name that reflects your preferences, such as 'The [Your Last Name] Revocable Living Trust'.
  4. Proceed to Article II where you will fill in your names as Trustors. Include your full names and address, ensuring accuracy for legal purposes.
  5. Designate a Trustee in Article III. Typically, this would be one of you or a trusted individual who will manage the trust assets.
  6. In Article IV, list all assets that will be included in the trust. Attach an Exhibit A if necessary for detailed descriptions.
  7. Review Articles V through XII carefully to understand trustee powers and administration rules. Make any necessary adjustments based on your specific needs.
  8. Finally, ensure both Trustors sign and date the document in the designated areas at the end of the form.

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Typically, a revocable living trust would be filed as a separate trust by each spouse, but sometimes a joint trust is a better option. A joint trust may be best if the couple is comfortable owning all assets jointly and with the surviving spouse inheriting all assets.
Primarily, the lack of flexibility in a joint trust can be a problem, especially if the two spouses dont agree about who should ultimately be a beneficiary or how much they should receive.
If each spouse has distinct assets or complex estate plans, separate trusts might be the better option. On the other hand, if a couples financial life is highly integrated, a joint trust could provide simplicity and ease of management. Its also important to note that this decision isnt set in stone.
A spouses separate trust is generally protected from the other spouses creditors. Also, when one spouse dies, his or her trust becomes irrevocable, making it more difficult for creditors of either spouse to reach the trust assets.
Benefits of Separate TrustsGreater Asset Protection A spouses trust is generally protected from the other spouses creditors. Also, when one spouse dies, his or her trust becomes irrevocable, making it more difficult for creditors of either spouse to reach the trust assets.

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We charge $999 for a trust, which includes a durable power of attorney and living will, which is significantly less than a probate attorney will cost. Not only does it make sense in terms of dollars and cents, but making your wishes clear ahead of time avoids the emotional toll of family infighting.
While Trusts may not be as critical for DINK couples as for those with children, they can still offer advantages. Revocable Living Trusts provide privacy, streamline asset transfer, and can bypass probate for chosen beneficiaries.
Often a revocable living trust would be filed as a separate trust by each person in the marriage, but in some cases a joint trust is a better option. If the couple is comfortable with the couple owning all assets jointly and the surviving spouse inheriting all the assets, a joint trust may be the way to go.

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