Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

The trust takes effect immediately, but as trustee, she would have total control over everything, as would be a revocable trust. The benefit, of course, is that real property does not have to be probated, and transfer is fairly easy.

Another benefit for your mother of putting her assets in a trust is that you would be better able to care for her if she were to become incapacitated. You should also remind her that unless the trust is irrevocable, she can terminate it at any time.

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