Trusts can help further a wide range of estate planning goals which is why trusts are so often found in an estate plan. Among the numerous and varied estate planning goals that can be furthered using a trust are:
- Probate avoidance
- Pet planning
- Long term care benefit planning
- Asset protection
- Incapacity planning
- Special needs planning
- Protecting the inheritance of a minor child
- Charitable gifting
- Tax avoidance
- Funeral planning
