Wills vs. Trusts: Where to Start Your Estate Planning Journey

In this episode of Life Lessons with the Rutkowski Law Firm, estate planning attorney Michael Rutkowski breaks down one of the most common misconceptions -- why a will alone won't keep you out of probate. Learn the key differences between a will and a trust, how asset ownership affects probate, and why a trust might be the smarter first step in your estate planning process. Key Topics Covered: Why most people mistakenly start with a will The probate process and why wills must go through it How a trust helps you avoid probate and control distribution Simple explanations for how ownership changes after death 📞 Need expert guidance? Contact Rutkowski Law Firm at https://rutkowskilawfirm.com/contact/ #EstatePlanning #WillsAndTrusts #AvoidProbate #TrustLaw #EstateLaw #RutkowskiLawFirm #FamilyProtection