Property in Different States
If you have real property (land, houses, etc.) in more than one state then you need a trust. When you have property in more than one state, you are subjecting each parcel of property to probate in each state.
When you place property in a trust, you enable your trustee to sell or manage the property without passing through probate.
In Sun Lakes, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, and other communities with large "snow bird" populations it is common to own a winter home here and a summer home in another state. If you are in this situation, then you should consult with a qualified estate planning attorney in your principal state in order to address the potential of two probates.
