Create a revocable living trust online California. Best DIY online revocable trust service. Change or cancel anytime. Maintain complete control. Avoid probate. Attorney-reviewed revocable trust documents $400-$500.
A revocable living trust is a trust that you can change, modify, or completely cancel at any time during your lifetime. Unlike an irrevocable trust, you don't give up control—you remain the trustee and maintain full authority over all assets.
Think of it as a flexible container for your assets. You can:
This flexibility makes revocable trusts the most popular choice for California residents—over 95% of living trusts created are revocable.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right trust for your situation
| Feature | Revocable Trust | Irrevocable Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Can You Change It? | Yes, anytime | No, permanent |
| Who Controls Assets? | You do | Trustee (not you) |
| Avoids Probate? | Yes | Yes |
| Estate Tax Benefits? | No | Possible |
| Asset Protection? | No | Yes |
| How You File Taxes? | Same as before | Trust files separately |
| Medicaid Planning? | No | Possible |
| Best For | Most people (95%) | Special situations |
| Our Cost | $400-$500 | Custom quote |
Choose a revocable trust if: You want probate avoidance, privacy, and incapacity planning while maintaining full control (this is 95% of people). Choose an irrevocable trust if: You need asset protection from lawsuits, Medicaid planning, or estate tax reduction (high net worth). Not sure? Call us at (818) 291-6217 for a free consultation.
Simple questions about your family, assets, and wishes. No legal jargon. Save and return anytime. Most people complete in one sitting.
Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356) personally reviews every trust to ensure legal compliance, catch errors, and verify it matches your intentions.
Receive your completed documents with signing instructions. Print, sign in front of a notary (we tell you exactly what to do), and your trust is complete.
Transfer your assets into the trust. We provide detailed instructions for real estate, bank accounts, and investments. This step is crucial—unfunded trusts don't avoid probate.
Yes, absolutely. You can amend, modify, or completely revoke your trust at any time for any reason. Want to change beneficiaries? Remove someone? Add a new asset? Update distribution percentages? You can do all of this. We offer amendment services for existing clients.
No. Because you maintain control and can take assets out anytime, creditors can still reach assets in a revocable trust. Asset protection requires an irrevocable trust. However, revocable trusts DO protect against probate and conservatorship—which is what most people need.
Exactly the same as you do now. A revocable trust is "tax-invisible"—the IRS treats it as if it doesn't exist. You continue using your Social Security number for the trust and report all income on your personal tax return. No extra tax forms required.
When you die, your revocable trust automatically becomes irrevocable (can't be changed anymore). Your successor trustee takes over, following your instructions to distribute assets to beneficiaries. This happens privately, quickly (weeks not years), and without probate court.
No. Because you can take assets out of a revocable trust anytime, Medicaid counts them as your assets. Medicaid planning requires an irrevocable trust created at least 5 years before applying. If you're concerned about long-term care costs, call us at (818) 291-6217 to discuss irrevocable trust options.
In California, most married couples create a joint revocable trust (also called a family trust). It's simpler to manage and costs less ($500 vs $800 for two separate trusts). Separate trusts make sense for blended families or when spouses want different beneficiaries. Our questionnaire helps you decide.
Traditional attorneys charge $3,000-$6,000. Our online platform with attorney review costs $400 for a single trust or $500 for a joint trust. Both include all supporting documents: pour-over will, power of attorney, healthcare directive, HIPAA authorization, and funding instructions.
Maintain full control. Change anytime. Avoid probate. Attorney-reviewed. Complete in 30 minutes.