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Estate Planning : Difference Between Will & Living Trust Video

A living trust can help beneficiaries and families avoid probate more so than a will. Find out the difference between a will and a living trust from an estate planning and probate lawyer in this free video on estate law.

Expert: Brad Wiewel
Contact: www.texastrustlaw.com
Bio: Brad Wiewel is board certified in estate planning and probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been practicing law since 1978.
Filmmaker: Demand Media



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