Avoiding the Probate Process
“After someone dies, their assets go through the process of being divided to their heirs and ensuring any taxes and debts are paid. This is referred to as the probate process,” says Jean Daley, private client associate with W3 Wealth Management in Warren.
“It can be costly and lengthy and it exposes the contents of your estate to the public, but there are some simple ways to ensure that you avoid probate,” says Daley.
In this installment of The Cautious Investor, Daley, goes over several tips to protect your assets from probate.
Watch the video above to learn more.
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