Wills

Preserving Your Wealth with a Detailed Will

You have worked hard all your life to accumulate wealth – now it is time to create a plan to preserve it. A will is the cornerstone of any estate plan, and it is something that everyone should have regardless of the size of their estate. At DeAngelus Group, PLLC, our estate planning attorneys will work with you to draft a detailed will that ensures your final instructions are clear.

What Are the Benefits of a Will?

A will directs a specific person or entity (Executor) to handle all aspects of your estate, including distributing your personal property, paying creditors, closing accounts, and reporting to the court during probate. A will also clearly identify which people, charities, or others (Beneficiaries) should receive each asset. Additionally, a will communicates your wishes concerning guardianship of your minor children and other sensitive issues.

Without a will, your assets will be divided according to the New York state intestacy laws and may not be distributed as you intended. A will is a cost-effective way to avoid this result. It can also avoid conflict once someone has passed, which will save everyone involved time, money, stress and heartache.

In some cases, a will is not enough to provide complete protection. You may need to supplement your will with a trust. To learn more, see our Trust page for information.

When the time comes that estate and trust administration is needed, we help the executor file the will into probate and ensure that the will is followed properly. We also help trustees and other appointed representatives carry out the provisions of the trust.

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