Movie star and former Florida State running back Burt Reynolds died at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida earlier this month at the age of 82.
The Florida native was a hero to many here in the state but some might be wondering why he didn’t add his 30-year-old son, Quinton Reynolds, to his will.
Here is the answer. Burt Reynolds signed his will in 2011, and left niece Nancy Lee Brown Hess as the personal representative of his estate, according to TMZ. Burt Reynolds excluded his son but not because he wanted to disinherit him.
The report says the former movie star created a trust for his son’s benefit and the money from it will go to Quinton.
You may be wondering, what is a trust? A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows for a third party or trustee, to hold the assets on behalf of a beneficiary or multiple beneficiaries. Trusts are arranged in many ways and can specify precisely in which methods and when the assets pass to the heirs.
Since trusts typically avoid the probate process, Quinton may gain access to the assets quicker and avoid extra taxes. It was a smart move by Burt Reynolds and his lawyers.
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