“Wills speak at the time of death”. This is a very old saying, but still so applicable today! Your will is your voice after you die. Your last will and testament is a legal document in which you can express how you want your property to be distributed after your death, who you want to be in charge of said distribution and who will take care of your kids. In a will, you can also provide for your pets, your great grandmother’s silverware, your coin collection, your antiques and anything else you want to end in a certain person’s possession.
If you die without a will, you are said to have died intestate. In that case the law of the state in which your property is located will determine the way your property will be distributed after your death, regardless of what your wishes were. If you want to have a word on who is going to get what from the property you leave behind, you must have a will. A simple will is the only way you can control what is going to happen with all your affairs after you die.
If you die intestate and you do not have children, your property will be transferred to your parents. If your parents have predeceased you, then the property will be passed on to your siblings, even if you haven’t heard from them in years. Your spouse or domestic partner will only get the small portion of your property that the law reserves for him or her. In the absence of a will, spouses and/or domestic partners, after a life of companionship, can be left with very little. They can even lose their home, if you do die intestate.
Dying without a will, closes the doors to all your friends from inheriting from you, regardless of how dear they may be to you. You will not have the choice of leaving money to your favorite charity, cause or church. The state will decide who will take care of your children. In brief, what you think, what you want, or what your opinions are regarding what happens with all your things after you die will be totally discounted, when you die without a will. You are left out of the decision-making process altogether.
Most people would first think about using a solicitor when wanting to get their Will made. This is because they have been the first choice for many generations. Also, you tend to think of going to a solicitor whenever you want anything legal preparing. You get professional service, and, hopefully, good legal advice. You also get to speak to someone who can answer all of your concerns and queries and who will create a document that perfectly fits your own particular circumstances. This can be very reassuring. However, it can be a little intimidating to go to a lawyer and is obviously inconvenient because you have to take time out to get there. There is also the question of cost to consider. Lawyers are not cheap.
The other alternative is to use a legal expert who specialises in Will Drafting. They may not be a solicitor, though. There are a large number of such companies and they are known as Will Writing Firms. They are not new, either. They have been in existence for a long time. They have the advantage of being very expert and so can answer all of your questions. Will Writing Firms are able to produce your legal document to a very professional standard. You may also find that they are more convenient, too, because they will often visit you at home or even deal with the matter by telephone. One more point to consider is that they are cheaper than a lawyer, too. The main question is how to go about finding one that you can trust
Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez H.
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