[LAWYER ANSWERS:] Who Actually Owns A Living Trust?

Who actually owns a living trust? It's one of the most common questions people ask, and surprisingly, it's the wrong question. A living trust isn't something anyone owns. It's a legal agreement that gives certain people different responsibilities at different times. Understanding the difference between ownership and control is one of the keys to understanding how a living trust actually works. In this video, we explain why that distinction matters and how choosing the right successor trustee can make all the difference. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Why nobody actually owns a living trust ✅ The difference between ownership and control ✅ What a settlor does ✅ What a trustee actually does ✅ Why you can serve in multiple roles while you're alive ✅ What happens when you can no longer act as trustee ✅ Why choosing the right successor trustee matters ✅ The mistake many families don't discover until it's too late A living trust isn't about ownership. It's about making sure the right person has the right authority at the right time. If you're considering a living trust or want to make sure yours is structured the way you intended, we'd be happy to help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how to build a plan that works when your family needs it most.