Why Are Online Wills A Huge Mistake?

You know you need a will, and you are committed to getting one put in place sooner rather than later. Whatever you do, though, do not take what appears to be the “easy way out” and get it done online.

As I talk about in my book, Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die, several websites offer to create legal documents, including wills and trusts. And they do it for far cheaper than hiring an attorney. We are not going to lie — hiring an attorney to draft your will or trust can be expensive. But saving money now with one of these services could cost you and your family far more money down the road than it would have cost to hire an estate planning attorney to do it correctly.



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Estate Planning: How to Outsmart Sibling Rivalry

When you sit down with your attorney to carefully account for all of your estate planning needs, it is natural to automatically focus on to-dos like protecting assets, deciding how to distribute funds to beneficiaries, protecting your business, and having a plan in place for incapacitation or death. If you are covered in these areas, you can rest easy for the most part. I say “for the most part” because one of the most likely and often overlooked threats to any estate plan is sibling rivalry.



You have likely heard or seen stories in newspapers and on TV of families bitterly fighting over what mom and dad left behind, but most people do not think that could ever happen to them. And if it does, they think it will simply fade away.

That can happen in many cases, but it typically stays firmly in place. And when this happens, serious problems arise.

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog post.

Call Leigh Hilton PLLC today!!

Do you have questions about guardianship and whether or not it is right for you or a loved one? Having a competent estate planner in your corner will help you and your family navigate the often overwhelming waters that come with protecting everything you own and everyone you love. That is our job, and we would like to think we do it better than anyone else. Please call Leigh Hilton PLLC so that we can help ensure you and your family are taken care of in the best way possible.



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Leigh Hilton has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has over 26 years of legal experience in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Probate. Whether your estate is large or small, simple or complex, Leigh would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs. Leigh Hilton PLLC wants to be your first call every time for any estate planning need. We look forward to serving you.