We have seen many instances over the years in our office with the advancement of online technology of clients preparing their own Last Wills & Testaments.
When those Last Wills & Testaments are self-prepared and signed correctly, those parties do not have any issues. When those Last Wills & Testaments are not self-prepared correctly or are not signed properly, those “cheaply” self-prepared Last Wills & Testaments can become expensive costing the party’s estate and beneficiaries several 100’s and 1000’s of dollars to litigate the issues in the courts, and causing hurt feelings along the way.
Too many times, a party will sign a Last Will & Testament before a witness who is also a beneficiary (or not before the proper number of witnesses); or draft language for the distribution of their assets that do not match their intent, and assets go to beneficiaries to whom the party did not intend.
Do you want a Last Will & Testament prepared right? Consult with an attorney. Yes, you will have to spend some money - probably anywhere from $250 to $500 for a Last Will & Testament, but your intentions and the proper execution of your Last Will & Testament shall be satisfied, which shall save your estate and your beneficiaries money in the long run.
The attorneys at Bailey & Gunderson Co., L.P.A., with offices in Norwood and Western Hills at 513-631-0022, can answer your questions about a Last Will & Testament for you.
