Wills

Some estate plans are more effective than others. What the most effective plans have in common, however, is a well thought-out will that works in concert with other estate planning tools.

The FAQs below cover only a few basic points. Each person's circumstances and wishes are different. For more information, please check our estate planning page or contact the FPU Foundation.

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• Q:   Should a trust be created in a will?
• A:   You may be able to reduce (or practically eliminate) taxes on both husband's and wife's estates through the use of trusts created in your will. Other types of trusts can relieve a surviving spouse of the problems of managing investments. Another type can enable you to make an ultimate charitable gift while providing your survivors with a life income. Your attorney can give you more information about trusts.