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... Trusts
In California, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you own—real ... estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. ... Joint tenancy often works well when couples (married or not) acquire real estate, vehicles, bank accounts ... Transfer-on-Death Deeds for Real Estate
California allows you to leave real estate with transfer-on-death ... For more on California estate planning issues, see our section on California Estate Planning. ...