DIY Don’t: Self Written and Template Wills and Estate Planning
Thursday, September 30, 2021
We are a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) nation. From car repair to stock trading, Americans trust Google research and a YouTube video to guide them to success. Hiring a mechanic to fix your attempt at engine repair is an option. However, if you use do-it-yourself Will for your estate, fixing it after death is not a possibility. Your Will is a legal document that ensures your assets are distributed to those you select, and it also identifies who may serve as executor to manage the process. A Will template or pen and paper may seem sufficient to make your wishes known, but is not. When you are considering your life’s work and loved ones, a Will is not the right time to leave it to inexperience.
Here are some important reasons that hiring an experienced attorney to create your Will and Estate plan is a sound investment.
In reality, a poorly written Will can be worse than no Will at all. A self-written statement or Will template may confuse your last wishes and delay the administration of your estate for months or years following your death. The Law Office of Anthony T. Ballato provides knowledge, experience and dedication to every client and is ready to help you with your Long Island estate planning. Skip the legal template and rely on the expertise of the Ballato law firm to make certain your final wishes are carried out. Call today at 516-541-9080 for a free consultation.