So you decided you want to avoid probate. How do you ensure your estate and assets don’t wind up in Probate Court? There are several good ways to avoid probate:

• Trusts
• Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship (JTWROS)
• Tenancy by the entirety (Missouri married couples only)
• Pay on death (POD) accounts
• Transfer on death (TOD) accounts or deeds
• Beneficiary deeds (Missouri)
• Beneficiary designations (life insurance, retirement accounts, and some other accounts)
• Small estates

My law firm, Johnson Law KC LLC, can help you avoid probate. Call (913.707.9220) or email us (steve@johnsonlawkc.com) to schedule a free, convenient consultation.

(c) 2015, Stephen M. Johnson, Esq.