Wills -
Establishing a will can be the most important thing you
ever do for your family. Without a will, assets are typically
distributed according to California law, not in accordance
with your wishes. Having a properly drafted will by a California
estate planning attorney can prevent divisive family disputes,
unwarranted taxation, and government interference with
the distribution of your hard earned property. A proper
will needs to be tailored to fit your specific needs and
requirements, and take into account the size of your estate,
your family size, your charitable objectives, if any, and
of course how you intend to distribute your assets . McFarlin & Geurts can tailor a will to fit your specific needs.
Generally, in order for a will to be valid, it must be made freely and voluntarily,
it should have witnesses, and it should be in writing, a California estate
planning attorney can assist you in this process. Additionally, it is important
that a will leave as little room for ambiguity and as possible, very specific
language is always desirable. Obviously, working with a California estate
planning attorney is always preferable, and will result in a more predictable
result than attempting to draft a will yourself.
Some common types of wills you may want to discuss with one of our California
estate planning attorneys are:
