Episode 58: Probate: When to Avoid Probate and When to Just Take an Estate to Probate

If you have not had the opportunity to take an estate through probate, you likely dread the process like you might dread the Department of Motor Vehicles. But Leia Ursery will teach us that sometimes, it is just the best way to go!What is probate and how does it help our survivors?What do we need to know about common law marriage?The 7 year rule myth–the truth is you can be married very quickly!The 10 year rule truth–how a spouse’s interests in property “vests” over time.How can probate resolve disputes over common law marriage, disputes between children and other survivors, and more?How can we avoid probate? And when should we avoid it vs going through probate?No such thing as a common law divorce! Learn the first three steps Leia recommends we take when we are the person in charge of a decedent’s estate. And learn about how to handle legally-controlled items like fire-arms, driving the decedent’s cars and what to do with drugs and substances (some of which may be illegal!).Learn more about Leia’s free discovery meeting here:  https://www.goodspeedmerrill.com/trust-and-estate-services/ Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) [email protected] Smith, attorneyHelping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planningGoodspeed Merrill(720) [email protected]  Karl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealthCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) [email protected], Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.