When you die, whether you have a will or not, your estate will pass through Probate. The court will have control of your legacy and your inheritance. However, if you have a Living Trust, then upon your death, your assets can be distributed directly to your heirs. A Revocable Living Trust is a tool to avoid Probate Court. There is no delay. Unlike a Will, which becomes a public record when it is recorded, the Living Trust is a private document.