8 Ways to Avoid Probate

Want to save your family money and hassle? Read this book!

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 top selling guide shows you the most effective ways to skip the probate process:

name payable-on-death beneficiaries for financial accounts

own property jointly

leave real estate with transfer-on-death deeds

use a living trust

name the right beneficiaries for IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans, and

use probate shortcuts for small estates.

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.

Author: Mary Randolph
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 04/30/2024
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781413331707

About the Author
Randolph, Mary: - Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the The University of 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.