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"Randolph takes the position that the probate process is an unnecessary expenditure of time and money." -- Library Journal

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Save your family money, time and headaches with a few easy steps.

Probate can drag on for years, and can easily cost your family thousands of dollars -- money that would otherwise have gone to them.

8 Ways to Avoid Probate offers simple but effective methods to skip the entire process -- plus real-world examples of how others have used them. In the end, you'll understand:

*payable-on-death accounts *naming beneficiaries *special procedures for small estates *using joint ownership of property *creating a living trust *making gifts of property and money *and more

The 6th edition provides the latest estate and gift tax rules, and now includes a ninth method: Using transfer-on-death deeds to pass on real estate.

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Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: NOLO; 6 edition (May 31, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1413304001
ISBN-13: 978-1413304008
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read, December 26, 2000

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This review is from: 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, 2nd Ed. (Quick & Legal Series) (Paperback)

I just recently used this book as part of my study to gain continuing professional education credits for my CPA license. I found it to be an excellent source for anyone who is currently planning his or her family's financial future. It's easy to understand, direct, and written with common-sense language. I will be recommending this book to my clients.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Ways to Avoid Probate by Mary Randolph, March 30, 2000

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I rate this book very highly. It was very informative and easy to follow. Each section covered the topics to the fullest. This book is very easy to understand and I would recommend it to anyone looking for answers on how to avoid probate and how to go about making a living trust. There are many books on the market about this subject, but I feel this book covers it all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you live in Texas read this, January 27, 2006

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I have perused several books on this topic and found this one to be much more informative about how Texas laws are very unique in regards to avoiding probate. In fact, most other books don't even mention this. It seems that for every one of these avoidance techmiques, the TX laws are very different in very specific ways and if you don't have everything done according to the letter of the TX law, you could end up with big problems. For example, only in the state of TX do you have to sign a separate written agreement with just the right language and other specifics in order for right of survivorship to actually work in avoiding probate. Not many people are aware of this and even most of the bankiing institutions are unaware. Even the big banking institutions will tell you that their methods are valid and correct when, in fact, they are not. Several cases have gone to the TX Supreme Court because of this. Don't let it happen to you. It is a huge problem. This book educates you on every issue and how it has to be handled differently in different states.

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4.0 out of 5 stars There are choices
Book gave various ways to accomplish avoiding probate. Good explanations.
As far as I'm concerned, valuable information.

Published on May 15, 2007 by Martha Rodger

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny.
Get the book, read it twice and avoid the time, expense and aggravation of a probate. Having gone through a probate, I can tell you that this is something you want to... Read more

Published on July 20, 2002

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