Do them a favor..

19 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, Jerry Taylor explains that a will obligates the deceased’s family to go through probate court, which he characterizes as a costly, public lawsuit that primarily benefits creditors rather than heirs. He argues that probate is inefficient and invasive, and recommends using a revocable living trust instead. According to Taylor, a revocable living trust bypasses probate entirely, allowing the estate to be settled faster, cheaper, and privately. He concludes with a call‑to‑action directing viewers to his link for a newsletter.

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Does a will require your family to go to probate court? The answer to that is yes. If all you have is a will, your family must take it to court to make it legally enforceable. Here's my take on wills. A will is like requiring your family to file a lawsuit against themselves that they will pay for and that will only benefit your creditors. The only party that will come out of probate court ahead are your creditors. Do your family a favor and die with a trust. A revocable living trust will bypass probate court completely, and your estate will be distributed much quicker and much cheaper than they will ever get through probate court. And it will all take place in private instead of down at the courthouse. Go to my link for a newsletter