The Will of a Professional: Have an Estate Planning Attorney Draw up Your Will

Estate planning is one of the things that everyone knows they should do, but many people continue to put off until it is too late.  Without a will, you forfeit the right to specify how your assets are passed down.  In such cases, the state decides how your property will be distributed.

Many individuals think that because they are married and own their property jointly, they don’t need a will.  If you and your spouse, however, die in an accident or at the same time, it will remain unclear who will receive your assets and property, and if you have children, who will become their guardian.

Some companies advertise a DIY will, but if you create a will on your own that has even minor errors, it can be disallowed.  The creation of a basic will is not expensive, and most Massachusetts estate planning attorneys will not charge for a consultation.  A will needs to be precise and executed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction.  An estate planning attorney can help make sure that the will accurately and effectively passes your assets down to the beneficiaries of your choice.

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