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A Declaration of Trust records the terms on which a beneficial interest in a property is held. It also acts as evidence of the agreement. The document is used on a future sale or transfer of the property to confirm how the net sale proceeds are to be distributed or shares to be transferred.

The cost of setting up a trust in Minnesota 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.

A Joint Trust is a single Trust document that covers both spouses and offers provisions for what happens upon the death of each. These specific types of Trusts may be particularly useful for married couples who live in a Community Property state.

A trust can't operate without a trustee. If the initial trustee dies, someone must take over. When a trustee dies, the co-trustee or successor trustee will step in to fulfill the trustee's duties. If the grantor did not name a successor trustee, your beneficiaries need to appeal to the courts to appoint a new trustee.

You can create a trust document yourself, but it's recommended to work with an attorney who has experience in estate planning to ensure that your trust document is legally valid and meets your needs.

Joint Trusts Cons: May not offer as much asset protection against judgments. Also in some instances, a Joint Trust may not be quite as easy to manage following the first spouse's death.