Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

Avoiding Probate Court

If stock certificates are issued as TOD (Transfer on Death) and investments & bank accts. are jointly owned, wouldn't these items be exempt from Probate?


Asked on 2/18/00, 1:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: Avoiding Probate Court

Any asset titled in joint names or names a beneficiary, does not have to pass through the probate process.

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Answered on 2/23/00, 7:13 pm
Marshall Snyder Law Office Of Marshall Snyder

Re: Avoiding Probate Court

Jointly owned accounts do not pass through

probate.

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Answered on 2/23/00, 7:29 pm


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