Do I Need a Will if I Have a Trust in Georgia? Peach State Wills & Trusts

Why Do You Need Both a Will and a Trust in Georgia? Having a will in addition to a trust is important in Georgia to appoint guardians for minor children and to specify preferences for handling one’s body after death. Highlights 0:32 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A will appoints guardians for minor children, which a trust does not do. 0:44 🏞️ A will sets forth preferences for handling one’s body after death, while a trust does not cover this. 1:55 💰 A fully funded trust can manage and distribute assets, but a will serves as a backup plan for any assets not in the trust. 2:08 📝 A pour over will catches any assets not in the trust and transfers them through the probate process. ➡️ If you have an estate planning question in Georiga, contact us today at 678-551-7082 or visit our website at https://www.peachstatewills.com/. #estateplanning #estateplanninglawyer #probate #probatelawyer #georgia