The Nightmare of Probate

2 Apr 2022 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:54

In this advisory YouTube monologue, the speaker argues that relying on a will for estate planning is ineffective because it forces assets through probate, a court process that is typically lengthy (6 months to over 2 years) and expensive (5‑8% of the estate’s value). Probate freezes assets, requires a judge and lawyer, and burdens families with stress and cost. The speaker presents a living revocable trust as a superior alternative that can avoid probate entirely at a fraction of the cost, urging viewers to obtain a trust and follow the channel for more guidance.

Chapters

You've heard probate is a nightmare. Well, there's a good reason for that. Because it's true. Most people think wills are the key to planning your estate for when you're gone. In fact, that is not true. They're extremely ineffective because they must be shepherded through the probate process in court. Probate takes typically at least 6 months in most states and sometimes up to 2 years or more. Granted, some states are easier and some states are harder. But if you talk to anybody who has gone through the probate process, they've probably told you they never want to go through it again. It's time-consuming and it's expensive. It will end up costing on average 5 to 8% of the total value of your estate. There will be court and a judge and you will need a lawyer the entire time to get you through probate. Meanwhile, your assets are frozen until everything is resolved. Do you really want your family going through all that? There is an easier way. You can completely avoid probate court and for a fraction of the cost. It's called a living revocable trust. Take care of your family and get yours now and follow this channel.