So many clients tell me that they want to add a child to their bank account so that the child can help them pay bills and manage their finances, and also so someone will have access to the bank account should anything happen to the parent. I agree - but I don't agree with...
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Putting Assets in Joint Names to Avoid Probate – Will It Work?
Lots of people want to avoid probate. That's the court process that a family must go through to distribute anything that was in the decedent's name alone upon her passing. Despite its bad reputation, probate isn't the end of the world. Yes, it's a hassle, and yes, there are hoops to go through, but...
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