Each situation, or each individual situation needs to be addressed to determine whether or not it’s worth it to establish a trust to avoid probate. It’s desirable often times to avoid probate because the process takes a minimum of nine months, and you, of course, have to go to court and hire an attorney to represent your interest. But, your individual situation needs to be analyzed by an experienced estate planning attorney to determine whether a trust or a will is right for you. (silence)