Michigan Revocable Trust Lawyer
You Can’t Predict the Future—But You Can Make It Easier for Your Family.
A Revocable Living Trust helps you avoid probate, keep control of your assets, and make life easier for your loved ones. At Rutkowski Law Firm, we design trusts that protect families without unnecessary complexity or fear.
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What a Revocable Living Trust Does for You
- Avoid Probate :
- Bypassing probate court saves your family time, money, and stress when they need it most.
- Maintain Full Control :
- You manage and access your assets during your lifetime. You can change or update your trust at any time.
- Plan for Incapacity :
- If you’re ever unable to manage your affairs, your successor trustee can step in and handle things smoothly, without court involvement.
- Keep Family Matters Private :
- Unlike a will, a trust keeps your wishes—and your finances—out of the public record.
Comparison
Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust
Revocable and irrevocable trusts both protect your legacy—but they’re built for very different purposes. Here’s how they compare.
Primary Purpose
Revocable Trust: Simplify inheritance and avoid probate
Irrevocable Trust: Protect assets from lawsuits, taxes, or long-term care costs
Can Be Changed?
Revocable Trust: ✅ Yes — at any time during your life
Irrevocable Trust: ❌ No — very limited after creation
Protects Against Nursing Home Costs?
Revocable Trust: ❌ No
Irrevocable Trust: ✅ Yes
Who Controls It?
Revocable Trust: You (while alive and well)
Irrevocable Trust: Usually a third-party trustee
Best Fit For
Revocable Trust: Families wanting flexibility, privacy, and a smooth inheritance process
Irrevocable Trust: Families needing asset protection, Medicaid planning, or tax reduction
Our Process for Creating a Revocable Trust That Works
Setting up a trust shouldn't be overwhelming. We make it a straightforward, supportive experience—so you leave with clarity, confidence, and a complete plan.
Step 1: Discovery Call
- We learn about your family, your assets, and your goals.
- We walk you through what a Revocable Living Trust can do—and what it can’t.
Step 2: Trust Design Meeting
- Together, we design your trust terms, select your successor trustees, and cover all your “what-ifs.”
Step 3: Signing and Funding
- We finalize your documents, help you fund the trust properly, and answer any questions you have along the way.
Estate Planning Guide
Estate Planning is an essential process that will protect your assets and ensure you’re your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.
Many people make mistakes when creating their estate plan, which can lead to unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal battles for their loved ones. Below, our estate planning team put together the top 10 and most common mistakes we see in estate planning.
Common Questions About Revocable Trusts
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Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.
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