A pour-over will is paired with a living trust to manage assets after death. It transfers any remaining assets into the trust instead of distributing them directly. This method prevents state laws ...

Q: My dad has a pour over will. He says it’s different than a regular will, but couldn’t tell me how it was different. How do you know if you need a will or a pour over will?

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