A trust can fail for many reasons: poor drafting, family disputes, bad timing. But the most common failure is far simpler. Assets never make it into the trust.

You’ve worked with an attorney, signed every document, and left the office feeling secure. But there’s a hidden risk that can quietly void your entire plan: an unfunded trust.

At what point is an attorney’s job done?
In estate planning, that line is blurry. You draft, you sign, you instruct, but if the trust never gets funded, does the client really have protection?

When Mary Thompson passed away, her family expected a smooth transition. She’d invested in a trust designed to protect them. But her home, bank accounts, and investments were still titled in her name.

In most law firms, capacity issues aren’t caused by lack of skill. They’re caused by repetition without systematization.

Here’s something most people in estate planning know but rarely say out loud.
The majority of revocable trusts never actually control the assets they’re meant to protect.

Hint: It’s rarely neglect.

Over 70% of revocable trusts fail to do what they were created for: protect families and avoid probate.

Trust funding is the missing value-add for financial advisors. Learn how to help clients avoid probate delays and strengthen advisor-client trust.

Over 70% of revocable trusts fail due to improper funding. Learn how to avoid probate and protect your estate with TrustAlign's professional trust funding support.

Estate planning has gone digital — but most solutions skip trust funding. TrustAlign bridges the gap with white-glove execution and monitoring.

A funded trust is the key to an effective estate plan. Discover the silent reason many plans fail — and how TrustAlign ensures your legacy stays protected.