What happens to a Joint Trust when one spouse dies?

For Joint Revocable Living Trusts formed by married couples, minimal changes occur (regarding the Trust) upon the death of the first spouse. However, the changes are significant upon the surviving spouse’s death. When a married couple creates a standard Revocable Living Trust (RLT), they typically act as the: 1. Joint Settlors (creators of the Trust). … Continue reading What happens to a Joint Trust when one spouse dies?