There are various options available to you when you are looking ahead toward the inevitable, and you really should not automatically assume that a last will is the best choice for you.
However, many individuals make assumptions and they go forward without professional advice. As a result they sometimes choose courses of action that yield unintended negative consequences.
You should certainly discuss your unique situation with a good estate planning lawyer before you decide on a last will as a vehicle of asset transfer. And, even if a last will is indeed right for you it is important to work with a licensed legal professional to draw up the document.
There are Internet entities that sell generic legal documents. They offer last will worksheets and suggest that anyone with a computer is qualified to create a will.
In reality there are many different reasons why you should take pause before buying into these sales pitches.
We have carefully prepared an informational report on the dangers that go along with constructing your own last will. You can access the report, which we are offering to people here in central New Jersey absolutely free of charge, by clicking this link and following the simple instructions:
Once you understand some of the difficulties that can arise when you attempt to go it alone it is likely that you will steer clear of so-called “easy answers” that can come back to create serious problems for your loved ones after your passing.
Alan Augulis, Estate Planning Attorney
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