3 Assets That Always Avoid Probate (Plus 3 That Don’t)

Three Assets That Avoid Probate

1. IRAs
2. 401k(s)
3. Other Qualified Plan Assets

Three Assets That Don’t Avoid Probate

1. Houses with co-ownership beneficiaries
2. Checking or savings accounts
3. Cars

Unless…

You have a “Payable on Death” or “Transferable on Death” certificate for each asset.