A trusts lawyer can provide you with the advice that you need to create a trust for the preservation of your assets. There are a number of types of trusts that may be available to you, depending on your needs and the assets that you own. For instance, a revocable trust, or a living trust, contains terms that can be modified, altered, and/or revoked at a grantor's request throughout his or her lifetime. In contrast, an irrevocable trust places assets in a trust whose terms cannot be modified or revoked by the grantor during his or her lifetime, absent certain narrow circumstances. An experienced trusts lawyer can assist you in drafting and effectuating the type of trust that best suits your desires for the disposition of your assets following your death.