Myths About Wills & Trusts...

There are a number of things that people often assume about wills and trusts, and sometimes these assumptions can cause problems. With this in mind, we'll begin a short series of listing some of the more common myths associated with wills and trusts.


For a start, many people think if they die without a will, everything will go to their spouse...

Well, this is not necessarily true. If you don't have a will, your estate is distributed according to the intestacy statute and in some cases, it could be divided between your spouse and your children. This issue is especially relevant if you have children from a previous marriage.