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Revocable Living Trust

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Trust document allowing you to transfer assets during your lifetime, avoid probate, and maintain control as trustee until death or incapacity.

PDF TemplateUse the instructions below to complete this form

Instructions

Instructions

  • Grantor/Trustee: You are typically both the grantor (creator) and initial trustee
  • Successor Trustee: Name who takes over if you become incapacitated or die
  • Beneficiaries: Specify who receives trust assets and when (immediately, at certain age, etc.)
  • Trust Property: List all assets being transferred into the trust
  • Funding the Trust: After signing, retitle assets in the name of the trust (real estate requires a new deed)
  • Powers: Define the trustee's powers to manage, invest, and distribute trust assets
  • Revocation: As a revocable trust, you can amend or revoke it at any time during your lifetime
  • Note: A living trust only works if you fund it — transfer your assets into the trust. Unfunded trusts provide no benefit.

    This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.