Last will
Names who inherits and who raises minor children. Still goes through probate.
2 MIN The estate quiz that asks better questions
Will or trust?
Find out in 2 minutes.
Answer a few plain-language questions, see whether a will or a living trust fits your home and your family, and talk with a licensed estate planning attorney in your state only if you want to.
NO COST · NO OBLIGATION · LICENSED ATTORNEYS
0 minA short quiz, in plain language
0 pathsWills, living trusts and powers of attorney explained
$0No cost to see your direction
0 callOnly if you decide you want one
Everything you need to decide.
Nothing you have to sign.
Your answers become a simple estate snapshot: what would happen to your home and savings today, which type of plan is built for your situation, and the questions worth asking before you hire anyone.
Primary concernAvoid probateTop concern for homeowners 55+
Suggested directionLiving trustEducational match · not legal advice
Without a planProbatePublic, 9–18 months typical
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Will my home go through probate? | Time & court costs | Ready |
| What does a trust cost to set up? | Flat fee vs. hourly | Ready |
| Who should be my successor trustee? | Who steps in | Add |
| What if I become incapacitated? | Powers of attorney | New |
Three documents.
Three different jobs.
Most estate plans are built from a few core documents, and each one does something specific. Knowing the difference is the first step, not a recommendation.
Living trust
Holds your home and accounts so they pass to family privately, without probate court.
Powers of attorney
Names who makes financial and medical decisions if you can't.
Not sure which?
Take the quiz →
Built like a checklist.
Not a sales pitch.
Every step is designed so you understand what you are looking at before anyone asks you to sign a retainer.
1 · Share your situation
Step 3 of 8Your home, your family, what documents you already have, and the concern you most want solved.
- Homeownership01
- Family02
- Current documentsanswering
- Estate size04
2 · See your direction
EDUCATIONALA plain-language match showing which type of plan is built for your home, family and goals.
Your match
Revocable living trust
Probate avoidance
Privacy
Simplicity
3 · Book a consult, if you want one
Same or next dayPick a time that suits you. A licensed estate planning attorney in your state walks through your options.
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You stay in control
AlwaysNothing here is legal advice or a recommendation to hire anyone. It is a way to understand your options and ask sharper questions.
- No cost to use the quiz
- No pressure to schedule a consult
- Contact info is shared only with the attorney you speak with
- You can stop at any step
Know what to ask,
and what to listen for.
A good attorney explains both what a plan does and what it doesn't. If you feel rushed toward the most expensive package, that is your answer.
Start with your situation- 01Will my home have to go through probate?
Probate is public, can take months, and court costs often scale with the value of the estate.
- 02Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on what you own, where you live, and who you want to protect.
- 03What happens if I become incapacitated?
A will does nothing while you are alive. Ask about powers of attorney and healthcare directives.
- 04How are you paid, flat fee or hourly?
Ask what is included, what counts as an update, and what funding the trust will cost.
Common
questions.
Still deciding whether the quiz is useful for you? Start here.
Is TrustWillAdvisors a law firm?
No. TrustWillAdvisors is an educational matching service. We do not practice law or provide legal, tax, or financial advice. If you request a consultation, we connect you with an independent, licensed estate planning attorney in your state.
Does completing the quiz obligate me to hire anyone?
No. The quiz helps organize your situation. You decide whether to schedule a conversation and whether to take any further action. Completing the quiz does not create an attorney-client relationship.
What information does the quiz ask for?
Whether you own a home, your family situation, age range, state, what documents you already have, an estimated estate size, and your primary concern, followed by contact information if you want your result.
Is a living trust right for everyone?
No. A trust costs more to set up than a simple will and only works if assets are actually transferred into it. For some families a will plus powers of attorney is enough. State law, homeownership, and family circumstances all matter.
What should I review before signing anything?
What documents are included, whether the fee is flat or hourly, what funding the trust involves, how updates are handled, who the successor trustee or executor will be, and whether the attorney is licensed in your state.
Plan it now,
not in a crisis.
About two minutes. No retainer required. A conversation only if you want one.
