If you have ever asked yourself questions like these, then you should read this compact book. The answers to common questions about probate and why you should avoid it at all costs may both surprise and alarm you. One of the biggest misconceptions of estate planning is that "all I need is a Will." It seems like we've all been brainwashed, perhaps by the very people we are seeking help from, that a Will solves our estate plan problems. The truth is that a Will is the exact OPPOSITE of what you need. Of course, every state has its own estate-planning laws. And, while the concepts are the same, this book concentrates on Texas law.

The book title should give you a strong hint: the entire probate process should be avoided at all costs . . . like the Plague. And the crazy part is that your loved ones can inherit your property with ease WITHOUT going to probate.

 The cautionary tale of disastrous consequences described by author David Goodhart, an attorney with decades of experience in estate planning and probate avoidance, highlights the myriad of problems when encountering probate but provides easy solutions that ordinary people can take while they are alive to avoid probate for their heirs. One thing is clear: if you are only relying on a Will, you will most assuredly be heading to the probate court.

In this book, you’ll learn

• how ordinary people end up in probate.
• what the probate process actually is.
• why relying on a Will is the exact opposite of what you should be doing.
• how to avoid probate completely.