Are assets in a revocable trust no longer subject to the terms of a Will?
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Are assets in a revocable trust no longer subject to the terms of a Will?
Asked on March 19, 2013 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The trust provisions take effect ahead of the will unless there was a later amendment of the will that conflicts with the provisions of distribution when no correspondening amendment to the trust has been prepared; this will cause probate litigation.
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