Probate court proceedings can drag out and cost tens of thousands of dollars in attorney and court fees—money that would otherwise have gone directly to your loved ones. This book explains how to avoid probate and easy ways to spare your family the hassles of probate court.
Once you understand the benefits of some of the most effective probate avoidance tools and know how to avoid probate by naming beneficiaries for valuable assets, you’ll be ready to protect your family from the time and costs of probate.
You’ll learn about the benefits of using living trusts, creating transfer-on-death deeds, and setting up pay-on-death designations for bank accounts, retirement funds, securities, vehicles, and more. Once you’ve implemented the suggestions right for you, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ve maximized the property your heirs will receive while minimizing conflict, fees, and wasted time.
This edition includes the latest state and federal laws impacting probate avoidance methods.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781413331707
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: NOLO
Publication Date: 04-30-2024
Pages: 304
About the Author
Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the The Universityof California, Berkeley, School of Law. She is the author of The Executor's Guide: Settling Your Loved One's Estate or Trust, and 8 Ways to Avoid Probate. Randolph is also a coauthor of the legal manual for Quicken WillMaker Plus. She has been a guest on The Today Show and has been interviewed by many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more.
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