A living trust has become a popular estate tool for protecting and passing on assets to benefactors.

The Web features a variety of sites with information on living trusts and how they work. Here are sites devoted to the subject:

AARP

aarp.org/money/estate-planning/info-09-2010/ten_things_you_should_know_about_living_trusts.html Breaks down differences between a will and living trust.

Family Education

life.familyeducation.com/trust-funds/money-and-kids/48035.html

Covers setting up a trust fund and the ABCs of a trust

Consumer Reports

consumerreports.org/cro/money/retirement-planning/straight-talk-about-living-trusts/overview/index.htm

Focuses on the need to establish a living trust correctly.

National Consumer Law Center

nclc.org/images/pdf/older-consumers/consumer-concerns/cc-avoiding-living-trust-scams.pdf

This site offers a number of insights on living trusts, trust scams and probate issues in .pdf form.

NOLO

nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/living-trusts

Features a variety of information on living trusts and probate issues.