FAQs About Wills
I recently worked with a couple that wanted to make sure that all their worldly possessions passed to the surviving spouse upon their death, and then to…
The Risk of DIY Planning
DIY Wills may seem like a penny-wise solution but may end up costing more in the long run than a Will drafted by an attorney.
Planning for Special Circumstances, The Risk of DIY Planning
DIY Wills can seem like a cost-effective solution, but the consequences of a poorly drafted will can cost you more in the long run.
Wacky Wills, Wills
NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here. Leona…
Life Changes Can Result In Unintended Consequences, Even For Those With Wills Many years ago, I read an essay entitled “second-chance family” that reinforced…
A self-proving affidavit is a sworn statement that accompanies a Will. In the case of an attested Will, the testator and all witnesses sign it in the…
A reader submitted a comment to my article titled “LegalZoom vs. Lawyer: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” This reader’s view of lawyers had…
Attorneys use years of schooling and experience to advise you on the best way to accomplish your estate planning goals. DIY services do not.
An attorney can help you understand the ramifications of your estate planning choices to achieve your estate planning goals and objectives.
The Risk of DIY Planning, Wills
A lawyer can advise you on how to accomplish your estate planning goals, and tailor your estate planning documents to carry out those goals.