Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bank Accounts
How can I hold title to my bank accounts so that they will avoid probate?
There are two ways to hold title to a bank account so that no probate will be required on your death: a joint tenancy account and an account which is payable on death to one or more named beneficiaries.
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