A Homemade Will? Save Now and Risk Paying Later

December 12, 2016

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An Online will may save you some money now but you can rack up a big bill in probate.

Creating a homemade will that later goes to probate may be a big disappointment, according to the Huntsville Item in "A humorous look at the danger of homemade wills."

A will is designed to pass on your parting wishes and can be quite simple for an estate planning attorney.  However, it may not be so simple for someone planning to take the homemade approach.

Some homemade wills do not work for very simple reasons of formalities. In most states, executing a will requires that a specific number of people be present to witness the will being signed.

People who create their own wills often fail to either have the right number of people present or they do not leave any indication of how a court can contact the witnesses, if necessary.

Other homemade wills do not work for less technical reasons. The directions in these wills are often contradictory or impossible to carry out.

An estate planning attorney can guide you through the process of creating a complicated or simple estate plan. Call (443) 470-3599 today and schedule a consultation with Maryland Attorney Britt L. Stouffer to learn more about Estate or Elder Law and how she can help you.

Reference: Huntsville Item (Nov. 27, 2016) "A humorous look at the danger of homemade wills."

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