Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Randolph, Mary

8 ways to avoid probate Eight ways to avoid probate Mary Randolph, J.D - 15th edition. - El Segundo, CA Nolo 2024 - 276 pages illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes index.

Thinking about probate avoidance -- Set up payable-on-death accounts -- Name a beneficiary for your retirement accounts -- Name a beneficiary for stocks and bonds -- Name a beneficiary for your vehicles -- Name a beneficiary for your real estate -- Hold property in joint ownership -- Create a living trust -- Take advantage of special procedures for small estates -- Make gifts -- Putting it all together -- State information. Appendix:

"Probate court proceedings after a death 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 topselling guide shows you the most effective ways to skip the probate process. Completely updated, this edition includes the latest state laws on probate avoidance methods, and covers all the estate-related impacts of the recent changes to federal rules on retirement distributions"--

9781413331707 141333170X


Estate planning--United States--Popular works.
Probate law and practice--United States--Popular works.
Finance, Personal--United States--Popular works.



KF750.Z9 / R36 2024

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