Why do you need a lawyer?
Do you understand what the State has predetermined will happend to your
estate if you die without a valid Will?
Do you understand that unless you adopt your step-children or provide
for them in a valid will that they do not have a right to inherit from
you when you die?
Do you realize that the cost of preparing a simple Will is usually far
less than the cost of administering your estate if you die without a Will?
Who will determine your medical treatment if you are incapacitated?
Are you aware that common-law marriage may be declared, affecting
distribution of your estate, after you are dead? Do you know what to
do about it?
Do you understand and appreciate the differences between joint tenancy
and tenants in common with respect to the ownership of property and
what happens to the title of that property once one of the owners dies?
Are you aware that without careful estate planning many of yoru assets
may pass in ways or to people other than you intend?
Do you realize that some types of agreements are not enforceable without
a signed contract?
Do you know how a Living Trust can avoid probate altogether?
For a better understanding of these and other legal issues, call Steve Buhler at
801-964-6901 to discuss your situation, or contact us at
sjblawyer@aol.com.
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