Avoiding probate is just one of the many possible benefits of creating a revocable trust. A revocable trust allows for you to account for your assets during your life, addressing how your trust assets are protected during various situations that an individual may face in their lifetime (i.e. during periods of disability, upon the death of the first spouse, etc.) A typical Will merely addresses what happens to one’s assets upon their death, and does not account for how assets are handled during life. By having measures in place to handle one’s assets in the event of incapacity or other situations that a Will does not address, a revocable trust is a more effective planning tool that evolves with the trustmaker throughout their life. Additionally, sentimental assets such as real estate and tangible property can be conveyed into the trust during your life, avoiding probate at the trustmaker’s death and allowing for the trustee to distribute such assets to their beneficiaries much sooner than had they passed under a Will.