If you hire a lawyer , it shouldn t take more than two or three months to get your plans in order. You will probably need to meet with your attorney a couple of times. If you have a large estate, find a lawyer who regularly does estate planning, someone familiar with the options you have. Think about what kind of will or trust you want. Often people come into law firms saying they just want a simple will.
Any lawyer can write that up.
Once you compile your estate plan, keep your will in a secure spot such as a bank safe deposit box. As you get older, consider putting together a living will for important decisions involving your future health care, housing arrangements and financial plans. Now that you ve planned for the inevitable, may you live long and prosper. Ask an expert or become an expert . Post your questions and help others on the Web's most active legal message boards.