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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2022 · 44 MIN

Scott Heisey, Stewart Title's Vice President, on the difference between a will, trust, power-of-attorney, and probate

from Housing Market Savvy · host Pat Kapowich

Send us Fan Mail Scott Heisey, Stewart Title's Vice President and Manager of the firm's Trust Department, recently sat down with Pat Kapowich to discuss the difference between trust and probate and between a will and a trust. Heisey explained that when a person dies intestate (without a will), their assets are distributed according to state law. However, if a person dies testate (with a will), their assets are distributed according to the terms of their will. Heisey also explained that a trust is an arrangement whereby a trustee holds and manages property for the benefit of another person, known as the beneficiary. A trust can be either revocable or irrevocable. A revocable trust can be amended or revoked by the settlor (the person who created the trust), while an irrevocable trust cannot be amendedGuest: Scott HeiseyCompany Name: Stewart Title of California, Inc.Email: [email protected]: Cell: 408-489-5288Host Pat Kapowich is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and career-long consumer protection advocate.Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 'President's Choice Award' "For demonstrating principles of good real estate practice; promoting and protecting home ownership and property rights; and distinguished service to members and the community."Industry Designations EarnedCertified Residential Specialist (CRS)Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (CTPS)Since 1988, regardless of market cycles, Pat maintains a median of 9 days on market for single-family homes and 8 days for condos/townhomes.Media & Publishing Covered by or written for: The Wall Street Journal, San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Times, Broker/Agent Magazine, Bay Area News Group, and California Association of Realtors Magazine.Pat is a lifelong resident of Silicon Valley, California. Office: 408-245-7700 | Email: [email protected] | License: Broker# 00979413Real-time market data: https://www.siliconvalleybroker.com/market

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Send us Fan Mail Scott Heisey, Stewart Title's Vice President and Manager of the firm's Trust Department, recently sat down with Pat Kapowich to discuss the difference between trust and probate and between a will and a trust. Heisey explained that when a person dies intestate (without a will), their assets are distributed according to state law. However, if a person dies testate (with a will), their assets are distributed according to the terms of their will. Heisey also explained t...

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