Should I use a Will or a trust to distribute my estate assets?

This is something that can truly only be decided after consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney; however, there are some common considerations when deciding whether a Will or a trust should be used. If your estate is small enough to qualify for small estate administration, and you do not have minor children (nor plan to have any soon), a Will should suffice. If, however, your estate is large enough that probate avoidance is a consideration and/or you do have minor children who will inherit from your estate, a trust is often the better choice to distribute your estate.