Quick Read Probate attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of estate value. Some estates lose over $100,000 to court supervision. Revocable living trusts bypass probate entirely by transferring assets directly to beneficiaries without court involvement. Unfunded trusts provide zero probate protection. Many families pay for trust documents but never complete the retitling process. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dre ...