EPISODE · Sep 23, 2026 · 6 MIN
Will vs. Trust: Why Probate Happens
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This episode breaks down why a will does not keep your family out of probate, and how a revocable living trust can offer privacy, incapacity protection, multistate property coverage, and more control over when heirs receive assets. It also covers real-world costs, when a simple will may be enough, and the critical mistake of failing to fund a trust.
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