DIY Mistakes | Attorney in Cary NC
Have you considered drafting your own estate plan so that you can bypass working with an attorney in Cary NC? If so, you may want to think twice. Sometimes, we can make mistakes while doing our own estate plan and never even realize it. Below, you'll find a few common mistakes that can happen when you choose not to work with an attorney in Raleigh NC
Having unanswered questions.
These companies are generally not real law firms, and do not have licensed lawyers on staff. Many of them hire people they call “document assistants.” They should not be offering legal advice if they are not licensed to practice law, leaving you with unanswered questions.
Not being aware of changes in law.
Estate laws change because of new cases and legislation, especially when it comes to taxes. You probably do not stay on top of that kind of information, nor do the websites and companies who sell DIY kits. The information you receive from them may not be the most accurate.
Check out part three of this series, soon, where we will outline more mistakes people make when they create estate plans on their own. If you missed our previous blog, containing more mistakes, visit back with it, as well.
Have you recently decided to plan your estate, but haven't formally documented anything? Don't hesitate to contact our attorney in Cary NC so that we can help you get everything documented and finalized within your estate. It’s never too early, or too late, to create your estate plan, but the sooner the better.
Our attorney in Cary NC is here to help you get your estate plan in order so that everything will be ready should you pass in an untimely manner or become incapacitated at some point. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to an estate plan. Contact us to get started estate planning, today.
Eldreth Law Firm, PLLC
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about estate planning. Also contact our attorney in Cary NC to schedule a consultation if you have yet to start estate planning. It's never too early to make plans for your wishes upon death. In addition, we are here to help you with all your legal matters, whether it be divorce, child custody, trademarking, copyrighting, or DWI issues.
