10/20/2026
A will and a trust do different jobs in an estate plan, and many families use both.
A will directs where assets go through probate. Assets properly transferred into a trust may pass outside probate, which can offer greater privacy and reduce court involvement.
Property, privacy, and family goals all play a role in choosing how these documents work together.
The blog breaks down the differences in plain language so you can learn what each document is designed to do.
https://www.ltfobilaw.com/post/what-are-the-differences-between-a-will-and-a-trust