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Should I use a trust or an LLC for my family vacation home?

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The right choice depends on your goals. A trust centralizes management and can remove the property’s value from your taxable estate. An LLC offers liability protection and a flexible operating agreement you can amend as the family grows. Many families combine both — placing the property in an LLC owned by a revocable living trust — to capture the benefits of each structure.

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Last Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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