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- Decide what type of trust you want. For single people, a single trust is the only available choice.
- Next you'll need to take stock of your property.
- Pick a trustee.
- Create the trust document.
- Sign the trust document in front of a notary public.
- Fund the trust by placing property into it.
Thereof, what is the average cost to set up a trust?
Attorney's fees are generally the bulk of the cost associated with creating a trust. The cost for an attorney to draft a living trust can range from $1,000 to $1,500 for individuals and $1,200 to $2,500 for married couples. These are only estimates; legal fees vary based on the attorney and the circumstances.
Also question is, how do set up a trust?
Setting up a trust is a two-step process:
- Creating the Trust Agreement. The grantor creates a trust agreement, which is a legal document that designates the grantor, the trustee, and the beneficiaries, and outlines how the trust assets are to be managed and distributed.
- Funding the Trust.
A Michigan living trust provides privacy in a way a will cannot. A will is probated and made part of the public record. A trust remains private and does not need court approval and is not made public. A will distributes assets once probate is over and does not allow you to manage your assets in the future.