Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Hampshire

The best way I can describe your situation is in medical terms. I have a text book that details the procedure to remove an appendix. Any surgeon will tell you it is a very easy procedure. However, do you really want to do it yourself?

In your case, why do you want a trust? Are you sure it will help? If you merely had a will designating the charity as the beneficiary, would that take care of everything? I suggest that talking with an attorney would be to your long-term advantage and peace of mind.

Also, don't forget that you should consider health care directives and a power of attorney.

While many people may be able to use a "trust kit" it doesn't mean that the resulting document will fulfill the goals of the people using it. You are correct to be worried about using a 'trust kit" as it is not legal advice. Trusts are complicated documents and even some attorneys, without experience in Estate Planning, don't feel comfortable preparing them. You get what you pay for, and with an attorney comes four years of college, three years of law school, a two day exam with a 60% pass rate, yearly continuing education requirements and years of experience. A "trust kit" comes with what fits in the kit.