Wills = Court

24 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief video, the presenter explains that a will typically forces a family to go through probate court, which he likens to a self‑inflicted lawsuit that primarily benefits creditors. He argues that probate is costly, time‑consuming, and public, and urges viewers to avoid it by using a revocable living trust. The trust bypasses probate, speeds up distribution, reduces expenses, and keeps the process private. The video ends with a call‑to‑action to sign up 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. 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. And it will all take place in private instead of down at the courthouse. Go to my link for a newsletter.