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Living trusts create privacy for you and your family. The trust is not filed with a court as a will is. While Maryland requires that a schedule of the trust assets be filed with the Register of Wills which becomes public record, the trust document itself is never public nor are the beneficiaries or terms of the trust.

A trust instrument is not required to be notarized in Maryland. However, it is common practice to notarize the settlor's signature and the witnesses' signatures of the trust agreement to express that the settlor: ? Intentionally created the trust. ? Had the mental capacity to create the trust.

If you name yourself, you'll need to pick a successor trustee who will take over management of your trust once you die and ensure your property is distributed to your named beneficiaries. Create the trust document: You can do this either by yourself using an online program or with the assistance of a lawyer.

Trusts are a good idea for anyone who owns real property or has assets worth more than $100,000. Like a will, the trust can usually be revoked or modified while you are still living. Unlike a will, a trust can allow your beneficiaries to skip the probate process.

To make a living trust in Maryland, you: Choose whether to make an individual or shared trust. Decide what property to include in the trust. Choose a successor trustee. Decide who will be the trust's beneficiaries?that is, who will get the trust property. Create the trust document.

The cost of creating a trust in Maryland varies depending on the complexity of your estate and the attorney's fees. The average cost for a basic Revocable Living Trust ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, while more complex trusts may cost more.