3. The World Series has only been canceled twice. Since 1903, only two years have gone by without a World Series. Interestingly enough, neither of these years came during World War II, during which the best players from many teams fought overseas.
This type of Trust is not activated until after your death. After the assets that you have identified for the Trust go through probate they are held in the Trust for your Beneficiaries. You can revoke or change a Testamentary Trust while you are alive.
Upon your death, the bank would very likely block the account while the Will is being probated. It will not allow any withdrawal from the account without a court order. However, with a Living Trust, your beneficiary walks into the bank with the trust instrument and the death certificate -- and walks out with the money.