A Will vs. a Trust. Which is Right for You?
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In short
A will leaves instructions that a probate court carries out, in a public, structured process that takes months. A trust lets a person you chose step in and manage distribution privately under the terms you set, during your lifetime and after. Neither is automatically right for everyone; the trade-off is court oversight and public record against private control.
Key points
- Will: your wishes in writing, validated and carried out through probate, which is public record.
- Trust: your chosen trustee acts immediately and privately under the terms you set; it can also work during your lifetime.
- A trust often reduces court involvement; it does not remove the need for a will and powers of attorney.
- Which fits depends on what you own, who you want in control, and how private you want your affairs to stay.
Full written answer: Compare wills and trusts in Arizona
Description
Do you need a will or a trust? It depends on what you have, but also on how private you want your life to be. Wills have to be validated in court, which means they become a part of public record. Living trusts, on the other hand, stay private, so no one knows your assets or wishes.
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