Foundation of Estate Planning: Your Will
A last will and testament is an important document in any well-designed estate plan. Your will can put the right people in place (an executor to administer your estate, a guardian to care for your children), divide assets and/or pass assets to trusts.
Your Last Will and Testament ∙ A Strong Foundation
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At the Hamilton Law Office, Sudbury, Massachusetts, we focus all of our efforts onto estate planning, probate and estate administration. Attorney Stewart Hamilton brings his clients knowledge he gained as an estate planning lawyer at large Boston law firms as well as an in-depth understanding of financial planning.
When should you see a lawyer about drawing up a will?
If you have dependents and/or assets you would like to leave to your family, you should have an up-to-date will. In our experience, there are often specific situations that trigger calls to our law office about a will. These include:
- Parents interested in appointing a guardian for children in the event the parents pass away. Parents often also want to ensure that other assets are appropriately managed for the children's benefit.
- We often get calls to modify preexisting wills after the children reach majority and the family's circumstances have changed. A new will can reflect the family's changed needs and concerns.
- Periods of travel, a job change or diagnosis of a chronic illness can precipitate the need for a will and for other estate planning tools such as durable powers of attorney.
Review your will every 3-5 years — or when changes occur in your family.
It is a good idea to review your will periodically to determine if it still meets your needs. Births, adoptions, marriages, deaths and lengthy illness can trigger the need for a new will. As your lawyer, Stuart Hamilton will notify you if legal changes will affect your will.
Contact us to discuss how you need a new will or a change to an existing will. At the Hamilton Law Office, we focus on our clients and their estate planning needs.
