Since these assets are owned by the trust and not by the person, they're often not subject to probate.

因为这些资产属于信托而不是个人，他们常常不需要遗嘱查验。

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Your Probate or Trust must be located within the United States.

你的遗嘱查验或信赖一定被位于在美国里面。

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However, if the decedent had a living trust and all assets had been transferred to the trust prior to death, then probate may be avoided and funds in the living trust may be distributed to the beneficiaries without waiting for court approval.

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You can also bypass the time and cost of probate by setting up a trust.

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The good news is that with proper estate planning including a revocable living trust probate court can be avoided entirely.

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