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Estate Planning Decisions: Is a Living Trust the Optimal Solution?

There are certain benefits a living trust offers over a will. Living trusts aren't right for everyone, and there can be higher up-front costs. It's best to work with an estate-planning attorney to see ...
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The Worst Assets To Leave In A Living Trust If You Want Your Kids To Avoid Probate

While planning their estate, a person might decide to create a living trust, which differs from a will. This legal document describes how to distribute assets after the person dies while allowing that ...
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Living Trust vs Will: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

When it comes to estate planning, two of the most common tools are living trusts and wills. Both help ensure your assets reach the right people after you’re gone, but they work differently and serve ...
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I Used to Think a Will Was the Best Way to Pass Down an Inheritance. Here's Why I Now Think a Living Trust Is Better.

Living trusts help you avoid the probate process, which can be time-consuming and costly. Details about a will become part of the public record. A living trust's creator can change or cancel it ...