Beneficiary Deed

How a Beneficiary Deed Works

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Assets can be placed directly into a living trust to avoid probate, but also in some situations, you may choose to instead transfer the property by beneficiary deed. A beneficiary deed lists who the owner wants to inherit the property after his/her death. The new deed must be signed and recorded with the office of … continue reading the entire article

How to Avoid Probate

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You’ve heard it’s a good idea to avoid probate, but do you really know why? Most people have the false sense of security that since they have a Will all of their affairs are in order and won’t involve a court after they pass away? Not true! A Last Will and Testament are only effective … continue reading the entire article