One of the key questions asked of Glastonbury estate planning attorneys is whether or not a will should be created. Many people have heard the advice that making a will is important, but don’t necessarily think they actually need to make this legal document yet – perhaps because they are too young or because they have no dependents.
The reality is, you definitely should create a will. You may also want to create other estate planning documents, such as a living trust and/or an irrevocable trust, but making a will to address any assets not otherwise distributed by your estate plan is going to be important.
Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can assist you with the creation of a comprehensive last will and testament that will allow you to accomplish your goals for your legacy and that will make it possible for you to protect the people you love. Here are a few of the key reasons why you should reach out to our legal team in order to create a will.
Create a Will to Take Control Over Who Inherits
Your will is your chance to specify who you want to receive your assets. If you are transferring assets through a living trust, irrevocable trust, pay-on-death accounts or other asset-transfer methods, you may assume you don’t need a will. The fact is, you should still have one to provide instructions on any assets that you haven’t made other arrangements for. If you have used many other estate planning tools, your will could be a simple one that just designates an heir or beneficiary who will inherit the remainder of your estate after other assets are distributed through other means.
If you do not create a will to specify who you would prefer to receive your property, state intestacy law could apply and your assets could be distributed in a manner differently than you would have preferred.
Create a Will to Streamline the Probate Process
The probate process is a complicated process that join us for a free seminar. You can also give us a call at 860-548-1000 or
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Mr. Nirenstein is licensed to practice before the courts of the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations, and the Estate and Probate, Elder Law, Business Law and Real Estate Sections of the Connecticut Bar Association.
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