Living trust attorney Tucson, creating revocable trusts that fit your life

Living trusts in Arizona, explained in plain English

A living trust (also called a revocable trust) is a legal arrangement you create now to hold your assets, manage them during life, and pass them to loved ones without court delays. Our Tucson trust lawyer team at Lancer Law helps you decide if a revocable trust Arizona approach fits your goals, then drafts documents that work for real families from Catalina Foothills to Vail and Green Valley. If avoiding court is a priority, a well-built living trust can avoid probate and keep family matters private.

From funding to distribution, here’s the lifecycle

You (the trustor) create a revocable living trust and usually serve as initial trustee and beneficiary. You keep control—add or remove assets, amend terms, or revoke the trust. You also name a successor trustee to step in if you’re incapacitated or after death.

Funding the trust

We guide you through re-titling real estate, bank and brokerage accounts, and other assets into the trust’s name so the plan actually functions.

Managing during life

You use the assets as before—pay bills, invest, sell property—without missing a beat.

Distribution after death

The successor trustee settles debts and distributes assets according to your instructions, typically without a court case in Pima County.

When paired with a last will and testament (often a “pour-over will”), any assets left outside the trust can be captured and aligned with your plan.

Key benefits for Arizona residents

For a broader roadmap—including powers of attorney and healthcare directives—see our estate planning & trusts hub.

Choosing the right tool—or using both

A will speaks through the probate court; a living trust can operate without it. Most Arizona families use both: a trust to streamline transfers and a pour-over will to catch anything missed. Lancer Law explains pros, cons, and costs so you can make the best call for your situation in Midtown, Sam Hughes, or out by Tanque Verde.

Draft, fund, and follow through—with local guidance

Lancer Law maps your assets, drafts a revocable trust that reflects your wishes, and helps you fund it so titles and beneficiaries align. We walk your successor trustee through responsibilities and provide clear “what to do next” steps your family can actually follow.

Straight answers about living trusts