Guidance on Properly Funding a Trust

A trust is only effective if it’s properly funded.

Ensure Your Trust Actually Works

A trust is only effective if it’s properly funded. Without funding, your assets may still go through probate—defeating one of the main purposes of your estate plan. At Carmen B. Marquez, P.C., we don’t just create your trust and leave you guessing—we walk you through the funding process step by step.

How We Help You Fund Your Trust

We work closely with you (and, if you choose, your financial advisor) to ensure your trust is fully funded and protected.

Personalized Asset Review

We help you identify which of your assets need to be retitled or assigned to your trust.

Clear Instructions and Support

We provide written guidance and hands-on assistance to help you complete transfers.

Three Months of Post-Signing Support

We don’t stop at the signing table. Our team is available for follow-up calls and emails for up to 3 months to assist with trust funding—at no extra cost to our Private Clients.

Why Funding Matters

Avoid Probate

Protect Your Wishes

Simplify Administration

Prevent Costly Mistakes

How We Help You Fund Your Trust

Personalized Asset Review

We help you identify which of your assets need to be retitled or assigned to your trust.

Clear Instructions and Support

We provide written guidance and hands-on assistance to help you complete transfers.

Three Months of Post-Signing Support

We don’t stop at the signing table. Our team is available for follow-up calls and emails for up to 3 months to assist with trust funding—at no extra cost to our Private Clients.

Get Help with Funding Today

We offer a free 60-minute consultation where we’ll walk you through what funding means, what steps you need to take, and how we can help. Schedule your free consultation now.