How to avoid probate for everyone : protecting your estate for your loved ones

Summary:

"Gleaned from his forty-four years as an estate attorney, Sharp describes the probate process and the many reasons why it should be your last resort in estate settlement methods in How to Avoid Probate for Everyone. Living trusts are important, but there are many alternatives to using a living trust for probate avoidance. These alternatives are explained step-by-step as Sharp delves into the details"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781621537304
ISBN: 1621537307
Physical Description: viii, 183 pages : forms ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : Allworth Press, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The Probate Process -- Avoiding Probate without Using Trusts -- Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool -- Six Situations When a Trust Is Absolutely Necessary -- Using Powers of Attorney to Avoid Court-Ordered Guardians and Conservators -- Selecting and Dealing with Attorneys -- Funding the Trust -- Common Myths and Misconceptions about Estates and Probate.