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Can I Avoid Probate of My House by Holding It in Joint Tenancy?

  Joint tenancy might be a convenient estate planning shortcut, but it also brings some undesirable risks. Joint tenancy is a form of ownership of property where two or more people hold title to the property with right of survivorship, … Continue reading






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What Is So Bad About Probate and Why Should It Be Avoided? – Estate Planning Basics

  Again it is time to get back to basics. Avoiding probate is a primary reason to set up a living trust instead of a will . There are several reasons to avoid probate, and in California particularly the reasons … Continue reading






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