Your properly drafted and executed will tells the world what your wishes are. It directs where you want your property to go and who you want to handle your estate. The person that handles your estate is called the personal representative. Well drafted wills can make special provisions for the care of a disabled spouse, minor or disabled children and even for pets. Your will can also inform your loved ones about your final wishes.

Without a will, your estate would pass “intestate.” This means the state will write a will for you. That may be fine for some, as it will leave your property to your blood relatives, but not for others. Often the way the state’s plan is not what the individual would want. Administering an estate without a will often adds unnecessary burden on those left behind. It increases confusion and the potential for dispute.

While we believe all individuals should have a will, we find them especially important for those with minor children, disabled beneficiaries, in blended families and domestic partnerships.