What Does It Mean to “Fund” A Trust, and Why Is Funding So Important?




Chicago's Legal Latte show

Summary: You’ve probably heard about the benefits of the different types of trusts that can be created in estate planning.  But your work isn’t done just because you’ve finalized and signed your trust.  For a trust to function property, it must be “funded.”  But what does it mean to “fund” a trust, and why is the funding process so important?  This podcast with Heather Walser will answer these questions and more.