Why is a trust better than a marriage, Trust compared to marriage, J Jay Lashlee
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WHY IS A TRUST BETTER THAN A MARRIAGE?

Differences

A Trust keeps assets separate

A Trust keeps credit and reports separate

A Trust Agreement is more manageable

A Trust document is more private

A Trust keeps individual privacy separate

A Trust has better rules

A Trust can operate with less court activity

A Trust can be set up instantly

A Trust is legal in all jurisdictions without permission

A Trust is usually not required to be registered

A Trust continues during medical emergencies

A Trust continues during mental incapacity

A Trust continues after death or incapacity

A Trust can easily change beneficiaries

A Trust can easily avoid fighting over assets

A Trust can be dissolved with less disagreement


Many individuals are using a trust instead of a Pre-nuptial Agreement, or instead of a Companion Agreement. The above benefits apply to all relationships, including same sex, friendships, neighbors helping neighbors, close relatives, or other considerate relationships.

A trust is not better than a marriage in every way. Some couples would only feel that a religious marriage is adequate. Most people are now indoctinated to believe that the government must have a recorded marriage license to be a proper marriage. Does God think so?

Of course, there are other considerations like retirement benefits, government benefits, insurance benefits, and attitudes of relatives.

 Why is a trust better than a marriage, Trust compared to marriage, J Jay Lashlee