Trusts are emerging as a preferred option for Indian families for succession planning over wills. The term ‘revocable living trust’ is borrowed from common law jurisdictions, but the functional equivalent exists in India as a revocable inter vivos private trust governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. This article explains what a living trust means in India, why you might use one, is it really revocable, what does it achieve and benefits, how to create one, realistic costs and how to choose legal and wealth-management support.