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The primary reason for creating a living trust in Tennessee ? or anywhere ? is to avoid probate, the court process for enacting a will. In Tennessee, probate will take at least four months. That's how long state law gives creditors to submit any claims to an estate.

Upon your death, a living trust in Tennessee can help to avoid the probate of the estate. It can also protect your family wealth against a new spouse, creditors, divorce, and avoid expensive estate taxes. Depending on the type of trust, you may be able to maintain control over the assets during your lifetime.

To create a living trust in Tennessee, prepare a written trust agreement and sign it in the presence of a notary. The trust is not effective until you transfer ownership of your assets into it. Living trusts can provide flexibility and benefits that are not available with other estate planning options.

To make a living trust in Tennessee, 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.

To create a living trust in Tennessee, prepare a written trust agreement and sign it in the presence of a notary. The trust is not effective until you transfer ownership of your assets into it. Living trusts can provide flexibility and benefits that are not available with other estate planning options.

There isn't a clear cut rule on how much money you need to set up a trust, but if you have $100,000 or more and own real estate, you might benefit from a trust.