Respuestas sobre Testamentos, Fideicomisos, y Planificación patrimonial

Un Testamento es un documento legal que define cómo deben distribuirse tus bienes después de tu fallecimiento y pasa por el tribunal de sucesiones. Un Fideicomiso es un acuerdo legal que te permite administrar y distribuir bienes de forma privada, evitando la sucesión y brindándote mayor control sobre tu patrimonio.

Con FastWill, puedes completar tu Testamento en unos 15 a 30 minutos. Un Fideicomiso normalmente toma de 30 a 45 minutos. El proceso es sencillo, guiado, y puedes guardar tu progreso y volver en cualquier momento.

Sí, tanto los Testamentos como los Fideicomisos deben notarizarse para ser legalmente válidos. FastWill ofrece servicios de notarización remota, para que puedas completar todo desde casa sin acudir a una oficina notarial.

You should treat your Will or Trust like a living document that grows with you. Update it after major life events like marriage, divorce, having children, buying property, or after significant changes in your financial situation. FastWill provides 30 days of free updates, and you can purchase Unlimited Editability for ongoing flexibility.

Yes. FastWill documents are built using attorney-reviewed templates that comply with state-specific requirements across all 50 states. Once properly signed, witnessed, and notarized where required, your documents are fully legally valid.

Your data is protected with bank-level encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls. We never sell your information, and your estate planning documents remain private to you.

No, you don't need an attorney to update your Will with FastWill. FastWill offers unlimited edits to your plan, so you can easily make updates as your life changes. Just be sure to have your documents notarized whenever you make changes to keep them legally valid. While it's not required, some people choose to consult an attorney to review their plan and ensure everything is set up properly.

No, you can't write a Will for someone else, but you can help them! A Will must be created by the person it applies to, since it reflects their own wishes. If you get stuck or have questions, FastWill's live support team is always here to help.

Si falleces sin un Testamento, las leyes de sucesión intestada de tu estado determinarán cómo se distribuyen tus bienes. Esto podría no coincidir con tus deseos, y el proceso puede ser largo y costoso para tus seres queridos.

No, a Will does not avoid probate. It goes through the probate court process, which can be public and time-consuming. A Trust, on the other hand, can help you avoid probate and keep your estate matters private.

Yes, online Wills created through FastWill are legally valid when properly executed and notarized. Our documents comply with state-specific requirements and are created using attorney-reviewed templates.

Your executor should be someone you trust to carry out your wishes responsibly. Many people choose a spouse, adult child, close friend, or professional. It should be someone organized, financially responsible, and willing to take on the role.

Yes. Naming a guardian in your Will is one of the most important reasons parents create one. FastWill walks you through selecting a primary and backup guardian for your minor children.

To fund your Trust, you transfer ownership of your assets into the Trust's name. This includes real estate (through a deed transfer), bank accounts, investments, and personal property. FastWill offers deed transfer services to help you properly fund your Trust.

Un Fideicomiso revocable puede modificarse o revocarse en cualquier momento durante tu vida, brindándote flexibilidad y control. Un Fideicomiso irrevocable no puede cambiarse fácilmente una vez creado y normalmente se usa con fines de planificación fiscal o protección de bienes.

It depends on your situation. Many couples create a joint Trust that holds assets for both spouses. However, separate Trusts may be beneficial if you have different beneficiaries, want individual control, or have complex estate planning needs. FastWill can help you determine the best approach for your situation.

Yes. Assets properly titled in the name of a Revocable Living Trust bypass the probate process entirely, keeping your estate private and allowing faster distribution to your beneficiaries.

Yes. Even with a Trust, you should have a "pour-over" Will that directs any assets not already in your Trust to be transferred into it at the time of your passing. FastWill includes this automatically with every Trust plan.

Absolutely. With a Revocable Living Trust, you can act as your own trustee during your lifetime, maintaining full control over the assets. You'll also name a successor trustee to take over if you become incapacitated or pass away.