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LA Probate Law Am I too Young to Write a Will

August 9, 2015LA Probate Law

LA Probate Law Am I too Young to Write a Will

 

Many people have misconceptions LA probate law about what is involved in making the will and who should do it. It is often thought that the process of writing wills is a complex one and that only rich people were older people should worry about doing it. Nothing could be farther from the truth. For a lot of younger people making a will is the last thing on their mind. Most younger people asked the question “What do I have to leave behind besides debt?” Many people do not account for things that are poured like life insurance. A majority of the weight mothers and fathers have some sort of life insurance policy. If anything were to happen parents and they were to die become would take over to manage these policies at the would charge to do so. In most cases the children would not be able to have access to these funds until they reach the age of 18 in most states. Specifics as to how the money is doled out is not at your discretion or according to any notions of what you may have liked to see happen. Other concerns to think about are who will be responsible for raising your children. Without having this clearly stated in the will your children could be put into a position where numerous family members start laying tug-of-war within the court system for the rights to do so. The tension this often creates can tear families apart and growing relationships. If you do not take the time to sit down and make up a will more than likely this is the situation that could come about and happen.

Once you have decided that this is something that you want to do you may begin to wonder “where do I start?” The easiest way to begin this process is by seeing an LA probate law attorney. Someone with knowledge and experience in can get you started in the right direction. However in some cases parents just do not have the time to sit down and write a will in the presence of an attorney and for those there are other options. The technology and the availability of the Internet are in a variety of information that it provides many people are opting to create wills of their own. There is software that you can purchase to help make this easier for you to do. This allows people who do not have the time to seek out attorney for the funds to do so to have a user-friendly, fast and inexpensive solution for writing up their own will. Is important to remember and keep in mind that these programs are made to cover most situations that they do have their limitations. For many there are other different and unique considerations that need to be made that the software programs may not cover. When you have more complex situations like multiple marriages, multiple children with different fathers or perhaps you own your own business is advised seek an attorney as these software programs do not cover “outside the box” situations.

Some areas of LA probate law can be complex and difficult maneuver. For some seeking an attorney seems like a scary process, however attorneys are there to help you not intimidate you and there is no reason in most cases that you should not trust their ability to help you. When you begin looking for an attorney the easiest and most reliable sources to go to would be friends and family for referrals. While there are attorneys out there that are untrustworthy do not let the bad wrap it all attorneys get from these few keep you are seeking legal counsel. Before you begin your search for an attorney do a little research yourself become familiar with terminology used in concepts of probate law. Examples of some of the terms and definitions that you may need to be aware of are: guardians, executors, trusts and power of attorney. A Guardian is the person who you will choose to be the caretaker or the person raises your children should anything happen to you prior to the child turning 18 years old. If you have not assigned a person trust to be a guardian for your children and you die the courts will then make the decision for you and appoint a family member for the job. In most cases the person that will be chosen as a biological grandparent of the surviving children. This is not always in every situation with the deceased parent would necessarily want. If there are two sets of grandparents who are interested in taking this position in the child’s life it could create a heated court battle that could have been avoided by simply writing a will.

LA probate law defines an executor is the person who will represent you and your estate once you have passed away. In most cases this is spouse, however if something has happened to take both of you way it should be clearly stated in your will who will be responsible for looking after your estate. Is advised that you seek permission of the person you would like to choose prior to writing your will and naming them as executor. It is also advised that the executor and the Guardian are two different people in order to create a balanced system. By becoming familiar with and learning about probate law writing your will will not seem like such a scary thing. Make sure that your children are taken care of in the event that something should happen to you. No parent wants to leave behind a child who will suffer because they did not take a little bit of time and effort to avoid that.

LA Probate Law Am I too Young to Write a Will

 

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A graduate of Boston University School of Law, Scott P. Schomer is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and elder law issues, having discussed these important issues on local and national television. A seasoned courtroom advocate, Scott has obtained combined judgments and verdicts in excess of twenty-five million dollars for his clients. Scott has served as a member of the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Volunteer Panel (PVP Attorney), Probate Settlement Panel and a Judge Pro Tempore. Scott's expertise has been recognized by his peers with such accolades as a life-time membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Five Star Wealth Manager designation, and repeated nominations as California Super Lawyer.
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