Planning in advance for the distribution of assets at death is a good idea. However, be careful what device you choose to do that.  Living Trusts are marketed as a way to save probate costs, but in Pennsylvania, they won't protect your home or assets from long term care costs.  "Living Trust Mills" pop-up on occasion and use high-pressure sales tactics to sell these useless documents to seniors.  If you have a living trust or are thinking about drafting one, read more about it FIRST and contact an experienced elder law attorney BEFORE you proceed.

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