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The __________ Revocable Living Trust

I, __________, presently of __________, England, (the "Settlor") declare and make this revocable living trust (the "Living Trust"). This Living Trust will be known as The __________ Revocable Living Trust.

  1. Trust Purpose
  2. This Living Trust is created for the benefit of the Beneficiaries to ensure they are well provided for after the death of the Settlor, however during the lifetime of the Settlor, the interests of the Settlor will be considered primary and superior to the interests of the Beneficiaries. With this purpose, the primary asset management goal for this Living Trust will be the protection of the value of the Property. The secondary asset management goal for this Living Trust is to generate income and growth at a reasonable risk.
  3. Trustee
  4. During their lifetime, and unless and until both become Incapacitated, the Settlor and __________ of __________, England will act as the primary trustee (the "Primary Trustee") of this Living Trust. The Primary Trustee will serve as the Acting Trustee of this Living Trust until they die or become Incapacitated. If a Primary Trustee dies or becomes Incapacitated, the other Primary Trustee will continue as the sole Primary Trustee and sole Acting Trustee of this Living Trust.
  5. In the event that both Primary Trustee are either deceased or Incapacitated, then __________ of __________, England (the "Successor Trustee") will serve as the Acting Trustee of this Living Trust. If the Settlor should recover such that they are no longer considered Incapacitated then the Settlor will resume their role as an Acting Trustee with the Successor Trustee.
  6. Beneficiaries
  7. Upon the death of the Settlor, the following individual(s) will comprise the beneficiaries (the "Beneficiaries") of this Living Trust:
    1. The residuary beneficiary, __________ of __________, England;
    2. Any heir or issue of those beneficiaries that is entitled to a benefit under this Living Trust in the place of any then deceased beneficiary.
  8. Ownership of Property
  9. The Settlor presently owns property (the "Property") as described in Schedule A.
  10. Assign and Convey Property to Living Trust
  11. __________, as Settlor, has or will assign, convey and deliver all of the rights, title and interest in the Property as described in Schedule A of this document as a gift and without consideration, to be held by this Living Trust.
  12. Amendment During Settlor's Lifetime
  13. At any time during the lifetime of the Settlor and while the Settlor is not Incapacitated, the Settlor may, subject to the other provisions of this section, alter or amend this Living Trust on delivery to the Successor Trustee of a written instrument signed by the Settlor. Amendments may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    1. The Settlor may change the number and identity of the Settlor, the Primary Trustee, the Successor Trustee or the Beneficiaries.
    2. The Settlor may add or withdraw property from this Living Trust.
  14. This Living Trust may not be amended after the death of the Settlor.
  15. Revocation During Settlor's Lifetime
  16. At any time during the lifetime of the Settlor and while the Settlor is not Incapacitated, the Settlor may, subject to the other provisions of this section, revoke this Living Trust in its entirety on delivery to the Successor Trustee of a written instrument signed by the Settlor. In the event of such revocation, the remaining Property will revert to the Settlor after all the debts and expenses attributable to the Living Trust have been paid.
  17. This Living Trust may not be revoked after the death of the Settlor.
  18. Distributions During the Lifetime of the Settlor
  19. During the lifetime of the Settlor and while the Settlor is not Incapacitated, the Acting Trustee will distribute as much of the income and principal of the Living Trust to the Settlor as the Settlor may request. While the Settlor is Incapacitated and no longer able to manage or continue to manage their own affairs, then the Acting Trustee may withhold or make payments out of the resources of this Living Trust of any amount that the Acting Trustee in their sole judgment deems appropriate for the maintenance, comfort and welfare of the Settlor.
  20. Distributions Upon Death of the Settlor
  21. Upon the death of the Settlor, and after resolving all applicable legal debts and obligations of the Settlor, the Acting Trustee will expeditiously act to distribute the remaining Property as directed in this section.
  22. After resolving all applicable legal debts and obligations of the Settlor, the  Acting Trustee will divide the rest and residue of this Living Trust into one hundred (100) equal shares (the "Shares") and distribute these Shares as follows (the "Final Distribution"):
    1. 100 Shares to __________ of __________, England.
  23. Where a Beneficiary is a Minor Beneficiary at the time of the Final Distribution then the Acting Trustee may, at their sole discretion:
    1. Continue to act as Trustee by holding the Share of any Minor Beneficiary in a separate trust for that Minor Beneficiary under the same terms and conditions as outlined in this Living Trust, and to keep that Share invested, and pay the income or capital or as much of either or both as the then Acting Trustee considers advisable for the maintenance, education, advancement or benefit of that Minor Beneficiary until that Minor Beneficiary reaches the Age of Majority whereupon the then Acting Trustee will pay or transfer the rest and residue of that Share to that Beneficiary; or
    2. Pay or transfer all capital, assets and property of that Share or the amount remaining of that Share to any parent, custodian or guardian of that Minor Beneficiary subject to the same terms and conditions contained in this Living Trust and the receipt by that parent, custodian or guardian will discharge all duties and obligations of the Acting Trustee.
  24. Where a Beneficiary is an Adult Dependent Beneficiary at the time of the Final Distribution, the Acting Trustee may, at their sole discretion:
    1. Continue to act as Trustee by holding the Share of any Adult Dependent Beneficiary in a separate trust, subject to the same terms and conditions contained in this Living Trust, and to keep that Share invested, and pay the income or capital or as much of either or both as the then Acting Trustee considers advisable for the maintenance, education, advancement or benefit of that Adult Dependent Beneficiary; or
    2. Pay or transfer all capital, assets and property of that Share or the amount remaining of that Share of that Adult Dependent Beneficiary to any parent, custodian or guardian of that Adult Dependent Beneficiary subject to the same terms and conditions contained in this Living Trust and the receipt by that parent, custodian or guardian will discharge all duties and obligations of the Acting Trustee.
  25. If any of the named Beneficiaries do not survive the Settlor by at least thirty (30) days but do leave an heir or issue who survives the Settlor by at least thirty (30) days, then the Specific Gift or the Share designated for that Beneficiary, of whatever kind and character, and wherever located, will be distributed per stirpes among those surviving heirs or issue. Where those surviving heirs or issue are not of the Age of Majority, the Acting Trustee may pay or transfer all capital, assets and property attributable to those minor heirs or issue of that Beneficiary to any parent, custodian or guardian of those minor heirs or issue, subject to the same terms and conditions contained in this Living Trust, and the receipt by that parent, custodian or guardian will discharge all duties and obligations of the Acting Trustee.
  26. If any of the residual Beneficiaries do not survive the Settlor by at least thirty (30) days and do not leave an heir or issue who survives the Settlor, then the Share designated for that Beneficiary, will revert to the residue of this Living Trust.
  27. If all of the successor Beneficiaries do not survive the Settlor by at least thirty (30) days and do not leave an heir or issue who survives the Settlor by at least thirty (30) days, then all of the remaining property in this Living Trust, of whatever kind and character, and wherever located, will revert to the estate of the Settlor.
  28. If any of the real property to be distributed in this Living Trust remains subject to a mortgage at the time of the Final Distribution, then the Beneficiary taking that mortgaged property will take that property subject to that mortgage and the Beneficiary will not be entitled to have the mortgage paid out or resolved from the remaining assets or residue of this Living Trust.
  29. If any of the personal property to be distributed in this Living Trust is subject to any encumbrances or liens at the time of the Final Distribution, then the Beneficiary taking that property will take that property subject to those encumbrances or liens and the Beneficiary will not be entitled to have any encumbrance or lien paid out or resolved from the remaining assets or residue of this Living Trust.
  30. Trustee Conflict of Interest
  31. While the Settlor is a Primary Trustee and Acting Trustee (the "Settlor Trustee") they may, in administrative and dispositive matters:
    1. Enter into a transaction with any other Acting Trustee;
    2. Be interested in an arrangement in which the Acting Trustee is or might have been interested; and
    3. Act, or not act, in any other circumstances even though their fiduciary duty under the Living Trust conflicts with any other duties or with their personal interest

    if the Settlor Trustee first discloses to the Acting Trustee the nature and extent of any material interest conflicting with their fiduciary duties.

  32. The powers of the Acting Trustee may be used to benefit a Settlor Trustee, to the same extent as if they were not a Trustee.
  33. Trustee Bond
  34. Subject to the laws of England and any other applicable jurisdiction, no bond or security of any kind will be required of any Trustee appointed in this Living Trust agreement.
  35. Trustee Liability
  36. The Trustee will not be liable to this Living Trust, the Settlor or to the Beneficiaries for any act or failure to act resulting in loss or harm to this Living Trust, the Settlor or to the Beneficiaries except in the case of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or reckless indifference to the purposes of the trust or the interests of the Beneficiaries. A Trustee will only be responsible for his or her own acts and no Trustee will be liable for any act occurring in the periods before or after the tenure of that Trustee. Any outstanding liabilities of a deceased, resigning or removed Trustee are not discharged or affected by the Trustee's death, resignation or removal.
  37. Trustee Death or Resignation
  38. A Trustee may resign at any time for any reason upon at least 30 days' notice to the Settlor, if the Settlor is still alive, to any remaining Trustee, if there are any, and to the Qualified Beneficiaries. If a Trustee dies, that Trustee will cease to be a Trustee as of the date of their death.
  39. Trustee Removal
  40. After the death of the Settlor, the Qualified Beneficiaries may, by unanimous vote of all of the Qualified Beneficiaries, remove a Trustee for any reason or for no reason at the sole discretion of the Qualified Beneficiaries.
  41. At any time after the death or disability of the Settlor, a Trustee or a Qualified Beneficiary may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to remove a Trustee. A Trustee may also be removed by the court on the court's own initiative.
  42. Trustee Replacement
  43. At any time where the Settlor is alive and not Incapacitated and where a Trustee has been removed, died, resigned or is no longer able to act as Trustee for any reason, a replacement Trustee may be appointed by the Settlor.
  44. Where the Settlor is deceased or Incapacitated, and where a Trustee has been removed, died, resigned or is no longer able to act as Trustee for any reason, and where a replacement Trustee is deemed necessary by the remaining Acting Trustee, a replacement Trustee may be appointed by a majority vote of all Acting Trustee still able and authorised to act.
  45. Where the Settlor is deceased or Incapacitated, and where the Living Trust is left with no Trustee, a replacement Trustee may be appointed by a unanimous vote of the Qualified Beneficiaries.
  46. Trustee Powers
  47. Powers granted to an Acting Trustee of this Living Trust include, but are not limited to, the following:
    1. The Trustee will have the same rights and obligations to manage the Property as if the Trustee were the owner of the Property.
    2. After the death of the Settlor, the Trustee will have the power to appoint one or more individuals or institutions to act as co-Trustee where it is deemed reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust.
    3. The Trustee may employ and rely on the advice of experts including, but not limited to, legal counsel, accountants and investment advisors to help in the management of the Property where that hiring is deemed reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust.
    4. The Trustee may retain, exchange, insure, repair, improve, sell or dispose of any and all personal property belonging to this Living Trust as the Trustee deems reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust, without liability for loss or depreciation.
    5. The Trustee may invest, manage, lease, rent, exchange, mortgage, sell, dispose of or give options without being limited as to term and to insure, repair, improve, or add to or otherwise deal with any and all real property belonging to this Living Trust as the Trustee deems reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust, without liability for loss or depreciation.
    6. The Trustee may maintain, continue, dissolve, change or sell any business which is part of this Living Trust, or purchase any business on behalf of this Living Trust, as the Trustee deems reasonable and in the best interest of this Living Trust.
    7. The Trustee may purchase, maintain, convert and liquidate investments or securities, at reasonable risk, and for the purpose of generating income and growth, and vote stock in person or by proxy, or exercise any option concerning any investments or securities, as the Trustee deems reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust, without liability for loss or depreciation.
    8. The Trustee may open or close bank accounts wherever reasonable and in the best interest of this Living Trust.
    9. The Trustee may invest and reinvest the assets of this Living Trust, at reasonable risk, for the purpose of generating income and growth, as the Trustee deems reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust, without liability for loss or depreciation.
    10. The Trustee may hold un-invested cash and unproductive property where it is reasonable and in the best interest of this Living Trust to do so including, but not limited to, for the purpose of protecting the capital and principal of this Living Trust.
    11. The Trustee may lend funds to any borrower where the loan is adequately secured by sufficient collateral and where the loan is reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust.
    12. The Trustee may borrow funds from any lender and mortgage or otherwise encumber any asset belonging to this Living Trust where the loan is reasonable and in the best overall interest of this Living Trust.
    13. The Trustee may maintain, settle, abandon, sue or defend, or otherwise deal with any claim where it is reasonable and in the best interest of the Living Trust to do so.
    14. The Trustee may make the Final Distribution in any combination of cash and property. Property selection and valuation in the course of the Final Distribution will be made in the good faith discretion of the Trustee and will be binding on all Beneficiaries.
  48. It is incumbent on the Trustee to act as fiduciaries, in good faith and in the best interest of the Living Trust.
  49. All decisions of the Acting Trustee, made in good faith, regarding the management of this Living Trust will be final and binding on all parties.
  50. The above authority and powers granted to the Trustee are in addition to any powers and elective rights conferred by law or by other provisions of this Living Trust and may be exercised as often as required, and without application to or approval by any court.
  51. Trustee Compensation
  52. Any Trustee who is not a Beneficiary of this Living Trust will receive reasonable compensation out of the resources of this Living Trust for services rendered. A Trustee who is also a Beneficiary under this Living Trust will serve without compensation.
  53. Trustee Expenses
  54. A Trustee is entitled to be reimbursed out of the income and property of this Living Trust for any and all expenses, including interest where appropriate, where the expense is reasonably and properly incurred in the management of this Living Trust.
  55. Spendthrift Clause
  56. No Beneficiary of this Living Trust will have the power to transfer, sell, assign, or otherwise encumber any assets or property held by this Living Trust prior to the Final Distribution by the Acting Trustee. Similarly, the right of distribution held by any Beneficiary under this Living Trust agreement will not be subject to judicial encumbrance prior to the Final Distribution by the Acting Trustee.
  57. Outstanding Debts, Taxes or Funeral Expenses
  58. After the death of the Settlor, and prior to the Final Distribution, the Acting Trustee will pay all legally enforceable debts and taxes attributable to the Settlor out of the assets of this Living Trust.
  59. Tax Identification
  60. If this Living Trust is liable for any taxes, the Acting Trustee will apply to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs for a unique taxpayer reference. For tax purposes, this Living Trust will be identified by that unique taxpayer reference.
  61. Vote of Minor or Adult Dependent Beneficiaries
  62. Where a Beneficiary is a Minor or Adult Dependent Beneficiary and a vote, consent, or decision of the Qualified Beneficiaries is required, then the parent, custodian or guardian for that Minor or Adult Dependent Beneficiary, acting in the best interest of that Minor or Adult Dependent Beneficiary, will be allowed to take the place of that Minor or Adult Dependent Beneficiary for the purpose of that vote, consent, or decision.
  63. Termination of Trust
  64. This Living Trust will terminate where the Property of this Living Trust is exhausted through distributions.
  65. In the event that the Acting Trustee, in their sole discretion, concludes that the value of the Property is insufficient to justify the cost of administration, the Acting Trustee may terminate this Living Trust after providing notice to the Qualified Beneficiaries. Where this Living Trust is terminated under this section, the Acting Trustee will distribute the Property in a manner consistent with and as described in the distributions sections of this Living Trust.
  66. Abstract of Trust
  67. The Acting Trustee may execute an abstract of this Living Trust (the "Abstract of Trust") and may present the Abstract of Trust to a financial institution as proof of the existence of this Living Trust. The Abstract of Trust should not contain full details of the property holdings of the Living Trust nor should it name all of the Beneficiaries of the Living Trust. Any person who is presented with an Abstract of Trust with regard to this Living Trust will be held harmless for relying on the Abstract of Trust.
  68. Governing Law
  69. This Living Trust will be governed in accordance with the laws of England.
  70. Severability
  71. If any provisions of this Living Trust are deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  72. Definitions
  73. For the purpose of this Living Trust the following definitions will apply:
    1. "Acting Trustee" means any Trustee who is currently serving as a Trustee of this Living Trust.
    2. "Adult Dependent Beneficiary" means an adult beneficiary who is unable to manage their own financial affairs by reason of mental or other disability.
    3. "Age of Majority" means the age of majority of the jurisdiction where a beneficiary ordinarily resides.
    4. "Incapacity" or "Incapacitated" means when a person is unable to manage their own financial affairs by reason of mental or other disability.
    5. "Minor Beneficiary" means a beneficiary who is under the legal Age of Majority.
    6. "Trustee" means any Primary Trustee or Successor Trustee as well as any replacement or additional Trustee appointed for this Living Trust.
    7. "Qualified Beneficiary" means any beneficiary, who at the date the beneficiary's qualification to receive benefits from the Living Trust or act under the Living Trust is determined, is entitled to a benefit of this Living Trust.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Living Trust as a deed on this the ________ day of ________________, ________ in __________, England, declaring and publishing this instrument as the Settlor's Living Trust, in the presence of the undersigned witness, who witnessed and subscribed this Living Trust in the presence of the parties hereto.



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__________ (Settlor)


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__________ (Trustee)

 


SIGNED AS A DEED by the above parties on this the ________ day of ________________, ________to be the Settlor's Living Trust, in my presence, in __________, England, in their presence, all being present at the same time, have signed my name as witness.


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Witness #1 Signature
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Witness #1 Name (Please Print)
_________________________
Witness #1 Street Address
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Witness #1 City, County


Schedule A

The Settlor assigns, conveys and delivers to this Living Trust, all of the rights, title and interest, tangible or intangible, to the following properties, real or personal:

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What is a Revocable Living Trust?

A Revocable Living Trust is an estate-planning document that allows you to place assets or property into a trust

Trusts are legal entities that hold assets for beneficiaries to inherit eventually. As its name suggests, a Revocable Living Trust is one that you can amend or revoke at any time.

One of the main reasons people create a Revocable Living Trust is so they can seamlessly transfer assets to beneficiaries after passing away. This is because a Revocable Living Trust avoids the public probate process—which can take months or years. As such, your assets get distributed to your beneficiaries much quicker.

However, this estate planning tool also serves other purposes. Like with a Power of Attorney, a Revocable Living Trust helps protect your interests in situations where you cannot represent yourself. By appointing a trustee, you can give someone permission to control your trust with your best interests in mind.

Who are the parties in a Revocable Living Trust?

  • Settlor: The person who sets up the trust and transfers assets into it. 
  • Trustee: The person who controls the assets in the trust. The settlor can appoint themself as the trustee, but they’ll also need to appoint another trustee to co-manage the trust with them. 
  • Successor trustee: If the trustee becomes incapacitated, the successor trustee is the person who manages the trust instead. 
  • Beneficiaries: The people or organisations that stand to inherit the trust assets. 

What are the pros and cons of a Revocable Living Trust?

Advantages

Disadvantages

Revoke or amend it: Revocable Living Trusts are flexible in nature. You can amend them as needed to adapt to life's changes. For example, if you get divorced or acquire new assets, you can update the terms of the trust to reflect your new circumstances.

Needs ongoing maintenance: When your financial or family circumstances change, you have to be diligent in amending your Revocable Living Trust to reflect your wishes. Failure to do so could result in complications for your beneficiaries.

Avoid probate: Trust assets can bypass the probate process. This helps ensure a seamless and speedy transfer of ownership to your beneficiaries. (You don’t have to place your entire estate into a trust to avoid probate. Instead, consider certain assets such as a family home.)

Extra steps to retitle property: To include assets in your Revocable Living Trust, you must transfer asset titles to the name of the trust. This process can take time and involve additional costs.

Ensure your privacy: Probate court records are public records. Typically, anyone can access the court records of your Last Will’s distribution. In contrast, Revocable Living Trusts are not public. So, you can ensure privacy for yourself and your beneficiaries.

Limited protection from creditors: Assets in a Revocable Living Trust aren’t always protected from creditors. You still have beneficial ownership of the assets within your Revocable Living Trust, as they’re used for your benefit while you’re still alive. So, these assets could be claimed by creditors.

Plan for incapacity: If you appoint yourself as the trustee of your trust and name someone else as your successor trustee, you ensure their control over the trust's assets if you’re incapacitated—without having to seek court approval.

 

What are the best assets to put in a trust?

Generally, people place assets with high monetary value into Revocable Living Trusts. Some examples include:

  • Business interests (e.g., shares in a company or partnership)
  • Valuable personal property (e.g., jewellery, artwork, and antiques)
  • Securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
  • Bank accounts, cash, and notes payable
  • Investments
  • Real estate 

Can I put my house in a trust?

Putting your house in a Revocable Living Trust helps protect it from probate, certain taxes, and those that may have a legal claim against your beneficiaries.

While the house is in the trust, it is under the control of your trustee. This also helps ensure the property gets managed according to your wishes. 

Although you can use LawDepot’s Revocable Living Trust form to list your house as a trust asset, you must complete the transfer of ownership by filing the correct forms with HM Land Registry. You can hire a solicitor or conveyancer to help you with this, or you can do it yourself. 

Keep in mind, there’s a cost to transferring property—even if it’s as an inheritance. This price varies based on the value of the property and the method you use to apply for registration.

What assets should not be in a trust?

Typically, property with low monetary value or assets that need to be insured, like vehicles, are not placed into trusts.

Who owns the property in a trust?

As the settlor, you still own the property within a Revocable Living Trust. Despite transferring an asset's title to the name of your trust, the asset is still considered part of your property when you use a Revocable Living Trust. 

This is because you can change ownership of the property, terminate the trust at any time, and control the trust's contents as a trustee. The settlor also retains the benefit of the property while they’re still alive. So, even if they're not the trustee, the property is used for their benefit (e.g., they can earn share dividends).

That said, you must pay taxes on any income your Revocable Living Trust generates during your life.

Do you pay inheritance tax on trust assets?

Although some trust assets may be excluded from inheritance taxes, those that are in a Revocable Living Trust are not. This is because technically these assets still belong to the settlor.

Generally, you must pay inheritance tax on assets valued over £325,000, at a rate of 20%. This rate applies if the trustee pays the inheritance tax. However, the rate increases if the settlor pays because it’s seen as an increased loss from their estate. 

What’s more, there may be situations that reduce the £325,000 limit, or that cause you to pay tax twice on a trust asset (i.e., double taxation).  

The bottom line is: inheritance tax laws are complex. If you have further questions, you can refer to GOV.UK’s Guide to Trusts and Inheritance Tax or consult a tax specialist. 

What are the other tax implications of creating a trust?

You must pay taxes at several points in the lifecycle of a living trust (i.e., a settlor-interested trust), as it’s subject to unique tax rules designed to prevent tax avoidance.

For instance, capital gains tax may be payable when assets are taken out of the trust and the total taxable gain is above the Annual Exempt Amount.

Income tax is also payable on income generated by the trust at variable rates. Usually, the trustee pays the income tax but, ultimately, the settlor is responsible for the income tax and for reporting it to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When filling out LawDepot’s Revocable Living Trust form, we’ll provide some general information about tax implications. However, it’s best practice to seek advice from a tax specialist before creating a living trust.

Should I notarize my Revocable Living Trust?

The law in the U.K. does not require you to notarize your Revocable Living Trust. However, you should sign the document in front of at least one witness. This witness: 

  • Must be the legal age of majority
  • Cannot be your trustee or beneficiary
  • Cannot be the spouse of a beneficiary

How does a Revocable Living Trust compare to a Last Will and Testament?

Both of these documents are useful tools for planning your estate. You can use either document to designate assets to your beneficiaries. However, the main difference between the two is that a Last Will only functions after your death.

Our Revocable Living Trust template gives you the option to include a Pour-Over Will. This is a special type of Last Will and Testament that works complementary to your Living Trust. For example, if you acquire more assets without updating your Living Trust, this document transfers that missed property into your trust when you die. This way, the assets get distributed as specified in your Living Trust.

However, if the assets in your Living Trust (transferred in the last seven years) and any assets outside of the trust are worth more than £325,000, then you may want to create a Last Will and Testament for the assets outside of your Living Trust instead of a Pour-Over Will

If you create a Pour-Over Will your estate may have to pay inheritance tax both when the assets are transferred into your Living Trust and when they are distributed to your beneficiaries. When distributing gifts and assets with a standard Last Will, you only pay tax when the beneficiaries receive their inheritance.

Related Documents

  • Last Will & Testament: Appoint an executor for your estate and specify how you’d like to distribute your assets after your death.
  • Power of Attorney: Grant legal authority to another person to act on your behalf.
  • Living Will: Specify your wishes for health and medical care should you be unable to express yourself in the future.
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