Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
will/trust
Is it mandatory to read a will when a Trust is in place. Do I have to give a copy of the will when asked by another sibling or is this a courtesy to them. I do not have anything to hide other than to follow the instructions in the trust. do I still have to probate a will.
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Asked on 4/08/05, 10:59 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Traub
The Traub Law Office, P.C.
Re: will/trust
If there are any assets which are not in the trust, the will (which I assume is a pour-over will placing the contents into the trust) will need to be probated.
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Answered on 4/08/05, 11:04 am
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: will/trust
1. Reading a Will isn't mandatory.
2. It's a courtesy.
3. See Traub's answer for a pour-over will.
Answered on 4/08/05, 11:22 am