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Trusts vs. wills: readers weigh avoiding probate delays and fees

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MarketWatch says probate can be lengthy, public, and expensive, prompting some people to consider using a trust instead of a will. The outlet frames the question around estate planning decisions for people in their 60s with about $1.5 million, focusing on whether a trust could better manage family dynamics among heirs compared with a will.

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MarketWatchWe’re in our 60s with $1.5 million. Would a trust be more effective than a will to prevent conflict among our heirs?
MarketWatchWe’re in our 60s with $1.5 million. Would a trust be more effective than a will to prevent conflict among our heirs?

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