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8 ways to avoid probate Cover Image Book

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

Eight ways to avoid probate (other title)
Avoid probate (portion 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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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.

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

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Madison Main Library 346.730 RAN (Text) 30229101445681 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 08/26/2026

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