When it comes to your will and your estate, be absolutely certain of who you can trust. Who you bring to the table with your attorney may have influence on your decisions and how things proceed. The people present when you discuss highly sensitive aspects of your will or estate, and the persons who witness the signing of your will should be there because they are trusted friends, family or colleagues.
If you are even slightly concerned that someone accompanying you when meeting with your attorney will try to manipulate or dominate you during such proceedings, chose someone else or go it alone. It may be in your best interest to meet with your Chandler estate planning attorney alone because it can stave off the unnecessary and potentially damaging influence of those who have more interest in what’s in it for them — they may not be able to be objective.
Lastly, make sure you’re not fooling yourself. If you’ve been diagnosed by a medical professional with a mentally debilitating illness and you opt to execute your will after such a diagnosis, it could affect the outcome of how your will is carried out, and may even cause unnecessary probate. If this is a predicament you find yourself in, tell your Chandler, AZ estate planning lawyer — let them assist you in making the right decisions that will protect your assets and those you will leave behind.
Are you ready to start planning your estate? Are you interested in an Arizona Do-It-Yourself Will with the assistance of a Chandler estate planning lawyer? Call Thompson Law today at (480) 634-7480 for a free consultation.
