In the past, our blog has covered the complexities of the probate process. Just as we help our clients focus on getting through probate litigation as efficiently as possible, we also help our clients think about how to avoid the process altogether. Many of our clients, in fact, prefer to find a way to transfer their assets directly to their loved ones upon their death instead of drawing out the process through the probate courts. With the right attorney on retainer, you can learn how to avoid probate and make things as easy as possible for your beneficiaries.
There are several key strategies to think about when deciding whether avoiding probate might be right for you:
Joint ownership: if you own property in Texas, consider co-owning the property with an individual that you would like to inherit the land after your death. By structuring the co-ownership correctly, you can arrange for the property to be directly passed to the second individual when you are gone.