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Plain-English meaning
Pour Over Will
A will directing certain probate assets into a trust at death.
Why the term matters
It can coordinate missed or intentionally probate-held assets with a broader trust plan, but the assets generally still pass through probate first.
Do not confuse it with
It does not itself fund the living trust during life or guarantee that probate will be avoided.