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Most trusts are named after the Trust Creators and also include the date the trust was created. Examples are ?John and Jane Smith Revocable Trust dated 1/1/20?; or ?Smith Family Trust dated 1/1/20?; or ?John W. Smith and Jane A. Smith Revocable Family Trust dated 1/1/20?.

A notary is not required in order for the trust agreement to be valid, although a preferred method to ensure the validity of the document in the event of a challenge.

The state uses the Uniform Probate Code, though, so unless your estate is particularly large or complex, it may not be needed in Colorado. You can make a living trust by yourself, but if you want to use one it may make sense to find an attorney to help you do it right.

Your living trust will allow your property to avoid probate and allow you to keep your affairs private, but it won't give you asset protection. If asset protection is important to you, you need to speak to your estate planning attorney about creating one or more types of an irrevocable trust.

Assets that should not be used to fund your living trust include: Qualified retirement accounts ? 401ks, IRAs, 403(b)s, qualified annuities. Health saving accounts (HSAs) Medical saving accounts (MSAs) Uniform Transfers to Minors (UTMAs) Uniform Gifts to Minors (UGMAs) Life insurance. Motor vehicles.

The cost of setting up a trust in Colorado varies depending on the complexity of the trust and the attorney's fees. A basic Revocable Living Trust generally ranges from $1,000 to $3,000. More complex trusts can cost several thousand dollars more.