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Estate planning expert Ted Gudorf discusses the critical importance of properly funding a living trust and addresses five common misconceptions that can derail an estate plan. He emphasizes the need for coordination between various estate planning documents and the necessity of regular updates to ensure that the trust reflects current wishes and legal standards. Ted also highlights the importance of privacy in estate planning and the specific considerations for retirement accounts.

Takeaways

• Funding your trust is essential to avoid probate.
• A trust is not a magic solution for taxes.
• Coordination between a will and trust is crucial.
• Regular updates to your trust are necessary.
• Privacy in estate planning requires proper funding.
• Retirement accounts cannot be placed in a trust.
• Misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes.
• Trusts need to be actively managed and maintained.
• Estate planning should be reviewed after major life events.
• Understanding the role of a pour-over will is important.

Resources:

• Gudorf Law Group
• The Ohio Estate Planning Guide - Free Book
• Gudorf Law: What We Do and How We Help Webinar
• Don't Go Broke in Nursing Home Workshop
• When a Loved One Dies: A Legal Guide - Free Book
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