7 Ways to avoid Probate Without a Trust

👉 Download my 5-star Amazon book for FREE through Dec 31: https://StartEstatePlan.com/ebook 👉 How to create your estate plan without an attorney (webinar): https://StartEstatePlan.com Want to avoid probate — without setting up a trust? In this video, Certified Estate Planner Myrtha Chang breaks down 7 other ways families sometimes skip probate court, explains the pitfalls of each, and shares when they might (or might not) make sense for you. You’ll learn how probate actually works, why it costs so much, and what practical steps can keep your assets out of court — from joint ownership to transfer-on-death deeds, beneficiary designations, and even charitable life estates. Before you give away your home or add your child to the title, watch this first. 🎥 Free webinar mentioned in this video: https://startestateplan.com ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: 7 ways to avoid probate without a trust 0:22 – What is probate and why it exists 1:48 – How to avoid probate: assets must not be in your name at death 2:10 – Option 1: Gifting assets away (In-depth🎥 :    • Do this to Avoid Capital Gains Tax Legally...   ) 3:09 – Option 2: Joint tenancy (In-depth🎥: h   • Joint Ownership gone bad.  Don't let this ...   ) 4:55 – Option 3: Naming beneficiaries (In-depth🎥:    • Beneficiary Designations, TODs, PODs vs. T...   ) 5:47 – Option 4: Transfer-on-Death deeds (In-depth🎥:    • Transfer-on-Death Deed for a house?  Yes, ...   ) 6:17 – Option 5: Using an LLC or S Corp 7:47 – Option 6: Charitable life estate 8:53 – Option 7: Small-estate procedure (In-depth🎥:    • The Baby Probate - Quick, Easy, No attorne...   ) 10:00 – Why people avoid trusts & a third “DIY + Partner” option 10:58 – Free webinar invitation and closing thoughts