Last will and testament guide
A last will and testament states how probate property should be distributed after death and who should serve as executor. It can also nominate guardians for minor children and coordinate with a trust-centered estate plan.
Last reviewed: March 9, 2026
Reviewed against: trust and estate planning source references listed on the sources page.
Publisher: Larry Trustee AI Editorial Team | hello@larrytrustee.ai
What a last will and testament usually covers
- Executor nomination
- Guardian nominations for minor children
- Residuary estate instructions
- Specific gifts or distribution terms
How a will works with a trust
When a living trust is part of the estate plan, a pour-over will can direct certain remaining property into the trust. That keeps the trust and will aligned even when assets are not fully funded into the trust before death.
When probate planning still matters
A will is still important because some assets may remain outside the trust, guardianship nominations may be needed, and probate administration rules vary from state to state.
How Larry Trustee AI includes will planning
- Last will and testament workflow is included in the trust packet experience.
- Will-related questions are captured through the AI questionnaire and packet steps.
- Print-ready output unlocks only after packet completion.