Affordable Legal Advice From Probate Attorneys

Having a will does not avoid Probate. But, a well-drafted Will can make it go faster. If you die without a Will, most, if not all, of your assets will have to go through the Probate process before it can be distributed to your family. Even if you have a Will, if it’s not been drafted properly and paired with other Estate Planning essentials like a Trust, you may cause your family to spend a significant amount of time and money they otherwise could have avoided.

Using clear, unambiguous language and following the law to the letter is critical. Because laws vary from state to state, it’s also important the lawyer who prepares your Will is familiar with the laws and practices of your state. Having a lawyer create your Will ensures it’s done correctly and that your family gets the money-saving benefits of proper Estate Planning.

A Will communicates your wishes for your estate—your financial and physical assets. More crucially, questions of guardianship of children and even pets will be left to the courts if you die without a Will.

If you die without a Will or any Estate Plan, your family may be left to fight it out. Adding a difficult and costly Probate process to that situation can only make matters worse.

An experienced lawyer can create an Estate Plan that smooths out the Probate process and dramatically reduces the chances of family conflict.