Testamentary documents are among the most important papers you will ever sign. It is very important to partner with an experienced estate planning attorney who can learn who you are and will understand your family’s unique situation. A solid estate plan can make your wishes clear, help ensure that those wishes are effectively carried out, and help your heirs avoid costly legal disputes.
What is a Will?
Simply put, a will is better than nothing. This basic estate planning document may do little more than parrot the state’s intestacy laws–the statutes that determine what happens to dependents and property if a person dies without a will. An executor oversees the mechanical distribution of assets upon the testator’s death. There is little or no discretion or judgment involved.