A will is a set of instructions a court carries out, and that court has no authority over land in another state.
The multi-state problem
A house here and a condo in Florida means two probates, each with its own lawyer, fees and calendar. A revocable trust holds title to both, so neither goes through court.
When a will is genuinely enough
One state, modest assets and beneficiaries who get along: a well-drafted will may be all you need. We would rather tell you that than sell you a trust.
Every family's situation is different
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