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.
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.
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…
Attorney Rania Combs discusses how a self-proved Will can speed up the probate process and save time and expense.
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.