
Pour-Over Will is a Safety Net for Your Estate Plan
A pour-over will catches assets that miss your trust, keeping your plan intact and your heirs out of court where possible.

A pour-over will catches assets that miss your trust, keeping your plan intact and your heirs out of court where possible.

Even trusted financial advisors can overlook key estate planning steps—mistakes that may leave your legacy vulnerable.

A pour-over will act as a safety net, directing any assets missed during your lifetime into a trust, ensuring that your wishes are honored.

For those who want to avoid the court-controlled process that takes place after a person’s death (known as ‘probate’)—using a Revocable Living Trust is typically the best way to do so.

No-contest clauses deter challenges to your estate plan. However, you might want to consider terms that allow for legit challenges related to undue influence.

This type of will can ensure that your assets go where you want them to. However, there are many misconceptions about them.