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What happens when the terms of your will conflict with the terms of a living trust you created prior to your death? Read on to learn more about whether a will supersedes a trust.

Whether a stepchild has rights to inherit from their stepparent depends on whether the stepchild is specifically named in the will, trust, or other documents. Find out what you should do to include or exclude a stepchild from your estate.

Sometimes being the beneficiary of a trust means you have to work hard to work well with the trustee. Here are some tips on how to do that.

Naming a beneficiary on your personal bank account is a great way to avoid probate, but is naming a revocable trust a good idea? Read on to find out.

Speaking with your parent about a power of attorney (POA) is important, because unforeseen circumstances happen that could affect their ability to take care of themselves. See why a POA is an important document that all aging adults should have.

While there are some disadvantages to having an irrevocable trust, in some cases the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Discover what those instances are, and whether it might be in your interest to consider setting up an irrevocable trust.

Before you decide to contest a trust, you need to know how quickly you have to do it and whether anything prevents you from contesting it. Learn how to contest a trust and what stands in the way of a successful trust contest.

Have you thought about what happens to your will after it is executed? Learn how to make sure your will can be located when needed and what happens afterward.

Are you interested in protecting your property from creditors? If so, you may want to consider setting up an asset protection trust. Learn what this document is and how it could help protect your property.