Can estate plan documents be updated? How do I change my Will? Can I name a different Durable General Power of Attorney?

Do you need a Revocable Living Trust? Or is a Will enough? How can you know? What are the differences between Trusts and Wills?

Can a Trust protect your identity? Let's say you win the lottery. Or you're a celebrity or have a high-profile job (like a politician, a judge, and/or a law enforcement officer). Perhaps you've got a lot of debt. Or maybe you're just a really private person. Whatever the reason, you want to disconnect your name from property that you own. So, can a Trust help you do that? The quick answer is probably not.

Many clients wonder what to do about bank accounts for estate planning purposes. The best option(s) for you may not be the best option for another person. And it might not be what your friend or family member did (or told you to do). Keep reading for the basics on your options, along with some points of consideration.

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Does having a Will avoid probate? Nope.

Keep reading for more info on why.

You're asking for a friend, right? Don't worry, I won't tell. Read on to learn the basics.

Starting a conversation with your loved ones (whether it be your parents, your partner, your siblings, your children, or others) about estate planning can feel overwhelming for many reasons. Here are five tips to help you begin.