Giving away Property upon Death (Probate)

People tend to accumulate property throughout their life. When we pass away, this property needs to be given to someone. There are many ways to give your property to others upon death. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about giving away property and probate:

What is an estate?
What is Probate?
Isn’t going through probate a nightmare?
Do I need probate?
What if I don’t need probate?
What about passing on my cars and my boat?
Can I avoid probate?
What are the risks of Joint Tenancy?
What is a “Paid on Death” account?
What are the risks of a trust?
How do trusts help?
What happens if I don’t have a will or a trust?
What if I can’t afford a lawyer?
What should a handwritten will say?

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The information in this site is not intended as legal advice.

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