
About the Author — Garrett Monroe
Garrett Monroe is a trusted estate-planning educator with more than ten years of experience helping families safeguard their assets without the high cost and complexity of traditional legal services. After seeing firsthand how probate can drain wealth, delay inheritances, and expose private family matters, Garrett committed his work to showing people a better way.
His goal is simple: to make long-term wealth protection practical and accessible for everyday families — not just those with expensive advisors or large estates.
What Our Book Buyers Are Saying!
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Do I really need a living trust, or is a will enough?
Do I really need a living trust, or is a will enough?
A will still goes through probate, which can be expensive, slow, and public. A living trust helps your assets transfer privately and smoothly to your loved ones—often avoiding court delays entirely.
Is this book suitable if I don’t have a large estate?
Is this book suitable if I don’t have a large estate?
Yes. Living trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. If you own a home, have savings, or want to protect your family from legal headaches, this book walks you through everything step-by-step.
Do I still need a lawyer if I use this book?
Do I still need a lawyer if I use this book?
Many readers successfully create their living trust using this guide alone. However, the book also explains when legal advice may be helpful, so you can decide confidently without overspending on attorney fees.
Is this book specific to my state’s laws?
Is this book specific to my state’s laws?
The book covers living trust principles that apply nationwide and explains how to adjust for state-specific requirements, including where to find the correct forms and rules for your state.