A widowed client with a blended family asks whether a revocable living trust or a will is better for avoiding conflicts among children from two marriages. What is the primary advantage of a revocable living trust in this scenario?
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A
It eliminates estate taxes on assets transferred at death
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B
It allows assets to pass outside of probate, reducing public disclosure and family disputes
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C
It automatically disinherits stepchildren who contest the estate
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D
It converts community property to separate property upon the grantor's death