What If My Loved One Had a Trust? Will a Probate Still Be Necessary?

If all of your loved one’s assets were transferred to the Trustee of a Trust to manage before your loved one died, it is unlikely that a probate will be needed. Instead, the terms of the Trust will be followed to distribute the assets of your loved one. Trustees often hire an attorney to make sure they follow the Trust administration process outlined in the Washington Trust Act.