Chapter 05 · Succession & death

Pour-over will with living trust

Will that pours forgotten assets into trust.

Published 2026-04-28Last reviewed 2026-04-29Reading time ≈ 14 minAuthor CanadaFlorida Editorial Team

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The 60-second version

Safety net: assets outside trust poured into trust after death.

Acronyms used in this guide

RLT — Revocable Living Trust

Details

Safety net: assets outside trust poured into trust after death.

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Sources and references

Public sources verified as of the last review date (Florida Statutes, IRS, CRA, Canada-US Treaty).

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Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purpose only. Figures, rates, thresholds, timelines and rules are drawn from public sources at the date shown and may change.

For any concrete decision, consult a Florida-licensed attorney, a cross-border tax attorney, or a Canadian lawyer or notary.