While you have the option to prepare a will yourself or with the help of online tools, know that neither approach provides the comprehensive guidance and clarity that an attorney can. When you work with a New Jersey estate planning attorney, they can help you analyze all important factors. That includes how to prepare for taxes and probate, as well as additional estate planning aspects you may not have considered, such as an advance directive.
Making your estate plans clear and straightforward allows the property distribution process that much easier — and significantly less stressful — for the loved ones that you are some day going to leave behind. Yet, too many individuals put off creating a will or keeping theirs up-to-date. In fact, according to a study conducted by AARP, 2 in 5 Americans over the age of 45 don’t have a prepared will.
If you don’t decide the future of your assets, state laws determine who they go to. Your intended heirs will have zero say in property distribution. They may also be burdened with unexpected taxes and procedural obligations, all of which can be prepared for with the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer in New Jersey. Together, you and your attorney work to ensure that your wishes are clearly understandable and executable under New Jersey law.
Reach out to Van Dyck Law for will preparation and estate planning assistance to get started. We promise to make the process not just easy but also rewarding, in that it allows you to know with confidence that you have prepared for the most common scenarios that lie ahead.