How are a Will and Trust different?

HOW ARE A WILL AND A TRUST DIFFERENT?

A Will still needs to go through the Probate process, which means the Will must be admitted to Court and approved by a Probate Judge before your assets can be transferred.  A Trust avoids Probate altogether, so it is quickly administered by your chosen successor Trustee.  Because a Trust avoids Probate, you can save your heirs a lot of money in taxes, capital gains, court fees, etc., whereas a Will does not.

A Will is not kept private after your death.  The Will must be filed in Court and becomes a matter of public record.  Conversely, a Trust always remains private and is never filed or made part of public domain.