August is National "Make a Will" Month - Create Yours Now!
A couple looks at paperworkTo make your estate planning process easier, we're running a special that lets you create your will with a dedicated, experienced estate planning attorney for just $299.40! Most law offices charge thousands of dollars for just this service, but you can not only get your estate planning done for one low fee, you will also get a year's worth of service from our individuals and families legal subscription plan! You will have the peace of mind of knowing that your will is complete, legal, and ready with the help of our network of attorneys as well as being able to have your attorney look over other documents, help you with consumer finance issues, settle disputes, and much more! Take a look at the list of services available to our individuals and families legal plan subscribers at this link.
Summer is a great time to cross items off your "to-do" list, and, while making out your will might seem like more of a chore than a fun summer activity, creating your will doesn't have to be complicated, difficult, or expensive, and, no matter where you are in your estate planning, there are things you can do right now to save you time and money, and to spare legal hassles for your loved ones in the future.
Organize your thoughts and create a draft of your wishes
It isn't just wealthy, elderly persons with mansions who need a will; age and income are irrelevant when it comes to who needs to have a will. Your will doesn't need to be a lengthy, intimidating legal document. If you own assets or have children, a will is one of the most important documents you need to have. Make a list of your assets - such as bank accounts, houses, vehicles, even pets - and to whom you'd like them to go. Start thinking about trustworthy individuals you can appoint to important roles in your will. Thinking about financial and health care powers of attorney and to whom you would want to make those decisions on your behalf is a good idea at this phase, too.
Have Contingency Plans
As you select important roles for loved ones carrying out your final wishes - such executor of your will, who has your power of attorney, who will have custody of your children, if you have any - think about second and third options in the event that something happens to your first choices down the road. These aren't fun things to think about, but taking care of them now will make a stressful situation less complicated in the future.
When you become a subscriber to our legal subscription plans, drafting your will is easy, and you know that it will be enforceable in your state of residence, as you will get to work with attorneys who know how estate law is applied in your state. Since laws governing wills, estates, and probate vary from state to state, it is invaluable to have a legal professional in your corner when drafting your will.
From our app, sign in and click "Start Will." Fill out the short questionnaire and an attorney in your area will get in touch to go over your answers. From there, your attorney will prepare your will for your review in as little as five business days. You will have the opportunity to make changes and finalize the document. Once filed, keep your copy in a safe, secure, accessible place. Your will also comes with a Living Will (also known as a healthcare directive) and Financial Directive (durable power of attorney) to put your mind at ease.
As your life changes, you may need to update your will, such as if you have children, get married, get divorced, buy a house, and more. Continuing to stay on as a legal plan subscriber gives you access to update your will whenever you need to at no additional charge. Learn more about our estate planning services here or you can sign up today!
