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8 ways to avoid probate Cover Image Book

8 ways to avoid probate / Mary Randolph, J.D.

Avoid probate (portion title)
Eight ways to avoid probate (other title)
Randolph, Mary, 1958- (author.).

Summary:

Probate court proceedings after a death can 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 explains methods to skip the probate process.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781413333404
  • ISBN: 1413333400
  • Physical Description: 276 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 16th edition.
  • Publisher: Segundo, CA : Nolo, 2026.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Includes 50-state rules on probate avoidance methods"--Cover.
"Take steps now to: get assets and accounts to loved ones quickly after your death, and ensure your property is passed on with minimal stress and cost"--Cover.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Thinking About Probate Avoidance -- Set Up Payable-on-Death Accounts -- Name a Beneficiary for Your Retirement Accounts -- Name a Beneficiary for Your 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.

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Subject:
Estate planning > United States > Popular works.
Probate law and practice > United States > Popular works.
Finance, Personal > United States > Popular works.
Genre:
Popular works.
Law for laypersons.

Available copies

  • 2 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 2 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Madison Main Library 346.730 RAN (Text) 30229101445681 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 08/26/2026
Forsyth Central R346.73 R 2026 (Text) 0112524982248 Adult Reference Available -
Franklin Tech Services FRAN2026488 (Text) FRAN2026488 Adult Nonfiction On order -
Franklin Tech Services FRAN2029748 (Text) FRAN2029748 Adult Nonfiction On order -
High Point Library 346.052 Randolph 2026 (Text) 30519009230536 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/21/2026
Statesville Main Library 346.730 RAN (Text) 33114024778409 Adult Nonfiction Available -