Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
In california can stocks and bonds labeled TOD avoid probate?
Asked on 1/29/11, 6:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Yes, if the investment account allows for it. I caution against it, though, as the provisions usually just allow for the surviving beneficiaries to inherit and don't provide for children of deceased beneficiaries or alternate beneficiaries.
Answered on 2/07/11, 4:05 pm