It’s easy to create a simple revocable living trust with DIY legal books and software. You can buy additional $10,000 in I Bonds per year for each trust.
Buy More I Bonds at TreasuryDirect in a Revocable Living Trust
You can buy more I Bonds at TreasuryDirect in a trust. The trust can have the same tax ID, email address, and bank account as your personal account.
I Bonds Beneficiary vs Second Owner in TreasuryDirect
You can set up a beneficiary or a second owner on your I Bonds in TreasuryDirect. It only depends on if you want to let someone transact on your behalf.
How To Grant Transact Right on I Bonds to the Second Owner
If you own savings bonds with a second owner in TreasuryDirect, you have to specifically grant rights for the second owner to see or redeem the bonds.
Authorize A Family Member To Access Your Accounts
Even though you may have signed a broad Durable Power of Attorney, financial institutions often have their own process to give access to another person.