Wills & Living Trusts
Wills and living trusts are both important in estate planning.
A will, also known as a last will and testament, is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets and the management of their affairs after their death.
A living trust, also known as a revocable living trust or inter vivos trust, is a legal document that allows an individual, known as the “grantor” or “trustor,” to place their assets and property into a trust during their lifetime. Unlike a will, which only becomes effective upon the individual’s death, a living trust can take effect while the grantor is alive and can continue after their death.
The key difference between wills and living trusts is that a will becomes effective only upon the individual’s death, while a living trust can take effect during the individual’s lifetime and continues after their death, often avoiding the probate process, which is a very expensive, time-consuming and in public court proceeding.
In California, for example, probate settles a deceased person’s estate and is required in California if the estate is worth more than $184,500. On average, a straightforward probate case in California may take approximately 9 to 18 months to complete. However, more complex cases can take longer, sometimes several years. Total expenses will depend on the size of the estate, whether the case is contested, the amounts charged by the executor and attorney, and more. While expenses vary case by case, estimates range from 4-7% of the gross estate value. For example, a $2M estate value would cost the heirs about 80K-$140,000K.
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