Secure Your Future With A Comprehensive Will
Creating a will is a crucial step in securing your family’s future and ensuring your wishes are honored. A will is a critical estate planning tool that allows the person who creates it, a testator, the ability to declare how they wish their assets to be distributed after their passing. This vital legal document can help avoid the state of Georgia from distributing your assets without your wishes, and a skilled estate planning attorney can help you create this document.
Joseph E. Williams Jr. offers personalized assistance in drafting and updating wills. As an experienced estate planning attorney, he can help you create a comprehensive estate plan that reflects your unique circumstances and goals. He can help you avoid common issues that come from DIY estate planning and help you complete every estate planning document. As he helps you develop a will, he will also answer any questions you may have.
Giving Answers About Your Will
So you can have the information you are looking for when you need it, Mr. Williams has answered some common estate planning questions here:
What are the essential components of a legally valid will in Georgia?
In Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by the testator in the presence of two competent witnesses. The witnesses also need to sign the will while the testator witnesses. The will also needs to clearly explain how the testator wants to distribute their assets and appoint an executor to manage the estate after the testator’s passing.
How can a will be updated or amended?
A will can be updated through a document called a codicil, which must be signed and witnessed in the same manner as the original will. Alternatively, creating a new will that revokes the previous one is another option. Regular updates with an estate planning attorney ensure your will reflects any changes in your life.
What happens if I do not draft a will?
Without a will, your estate is subject to Georgia’s intestacy laws, which means the state will distribute assets by its own policy, even if it goes against the decedent’s wishes. By having a will, you are ensuring your wishes are protected and your loved ones are taken care of.
Begin Your Estate Planning Today
Secure your legacy and provide peace of mind for your family by drafting a will with Joseph E. Williams Jr. PC. Call Mr. Williams’ Macon office at 478-741-0098 or reach out online today to schedule a consultation with a dedicated estate planning attorney and take the first step in creating a robust estate plan that reflects your values and goals.