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YOUR
LAWYER PROTECTS YOUR INTERESTS
Your
lawyer's job is to write your will so that your wishes are clear
and can be followed after you die. Your lawyer can also give you
information about the taxes that will have to be paid after you
die.
When you see a lawyer who writes wills and settles estates, you
can take advantage of that knowledge and experience to make sure
that the value of your property isn't reduced by family quarrels
or taxes that could have been avoided.
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At Champagne Law Offices,
we can
- explain the importance of this too often overlooked
matter
- write
a will for you
- write
your powers of attorney and living will
At
Champagne Law Offices, a Living Will is conveniently included
in the Power of Attorney for Personal Care.
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How
can you make the process of writing a will go smoother?
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To
learn more about our will and estate planning services,
contact us directly
or send e-mail inquiries to:wills@champagne-atlaw.com
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Why
Is It Important To Have A Will & Power Of Attorney?
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When you die without a will,
the law says exactly how the things you own (your estate)
will be divided between your spouse and your children or
between your parents, brothers, and sisters.
When you make a will,
you can say who will get everything that you leave behind.
You can name someone - an executor - to follow the instructions
in your will and settle your estate. And you can name someone
- a guardian - to look after your children if both you and
your spouse die while they are young.
When you have a will, you
are leaving instructions about your wishes, and your family
will not have to worry about what to do.
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Choosing
An Executor
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When
you make a will, you need to choose an executor. An executor
takescare of your property after you die and follows the
instructions in your will. Your property includes everything
you own and any money you have. An executor's duties include
making a list of all your property, using your property
to pay your debts and taxes, and distributing the rest of
your property to the people named in your will.
When
you choose an executor, you should pick someone who is reliable
and has some business sense. Your executor may have to work
with a lawyer, a reas estate agent, and government officials
to settle your estate. Your executor needs to be able to
get informaiton from professionals and make good decisions.
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Be
prepared To Discuss Your Will & Powers Of Attorney With
Your Lawyer
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You can begin the process of completing your will and powers
of attorney by following these four simple and convenient
steps:
- Review the WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY GUIDE. The paragraphs
in the guide are numbered to correspond with the Will
Instructions Questionnaire.
- Complete the WILL INSTRUCTIONS QUESTIONNAIRE on-line
and mail it to us.
- Upon receipt of the completed questionnaire, we will
telephone you to flesh out details and to discuss the
fee structure. For example, our normal rates, including
fees and disbursements, for all legal services and attendances
for a married couple is $285.00; six documents are produced.
- We will mail drafts for your review and, if they comply
with your wishes, you will attend at our office for execution.
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To learn more about our will and estate planning
services, contact
us directly or send e-mail inquiries to: wills@champagne-atlaw.com
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