What Is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will? | NC

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Q: What is the difference between a trust and a will for a blended family estate plan? A: A will takes effect at death. It says who gets probate assets and names the person who handles the estate. A trust can hold and manage assets during life and after death under more detailed instructions. For a blended family, that extra control is often the biggest difference. A trust can let a surviving…