January 2026 Recap

This month I wrote about trusts and the property they actually control. Writing a trust is a start. The property held in it and the trustee’s conduct determine much of what happens afterward.

On January 5, 2026, I looked at Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Is the Difference?. The ability to change a trust is a major distinction, but the actual terms still matter.

On January 12, 2026, I looked at What Does a Pour-Over Will Actually Do?. A pour-over will can direct probate property into a trust, but it does not erase the steps in between.

On January 19, 2026, I looked at The Trustee Wants to Buy the Farm: The Uhl Trust Case. An Iowa trust dispute illustrates why a trustee’s own interest cannot be separated from the proposed transaction.

On January 26, 2026, I looked at Does Having a Trust Mean Your Family Can Avoid Probate?. The answer depends on what the trust holds and what remains outside it.

I want these recaps to make it easier to see how the subjects connect. The answer to one question often depends on a detail from another article, especially the way property is owned or the exact document someone signed.

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