Trusts

The Probate Court oversees numerous types of trusts including testamentary trusts which are established by a decedent’s will, inter-vivos trusts which are established by an individual during his or her lifetime. Wrongful death trusts which are established by the Probate Court for the protection of minors who receive funds from the wrongful death of a relative. Supplemental needs trusts to provide a higher quality of life for the disabled.