[WSBAPT] Any way to avoid probate if there is a testamentary trust provision in the will?

[Sarah Jael Dion]

Hi Setareh-

I don’t think probate can be avoided where there is a trust for minor children. You will need to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed to make sure that the money makes it into the trust, etc.

Sarah Jael Dion

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> On Nov 18, 2016, at 2:50 PM, Setareh Mahmoodi <mahmoodi.setareh at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I think the answer to this is no and I am doing further research this weekend, but just wanted to know if someone else has dealt with this issue previously:
> 
> Is there a way to avoid probate if the will has a testamentary trust provision that directs the life insurance policy proceeds to be placed in trust for the benefit of minor children?
> 
> The remainder of everything in the estate goes to the spouse. I believe there is a residence, another life insurance policy that goes directly to spouse and some tangible items all going to surviving spouse.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Setareh 
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