While we have stated over and over again how important a will is to protect you and your assets, one thing that bears mentioning is the fact that a will can protect your loved ones as well. Not having a will can cause many legal problems for your surviving loved ones.

Guardianship of Dependents

Do you have a child, grandchild or other dependent in your care? Then your will is a perfect place to set up protection for them. If you do not specify a guardian for their care after you are gone then they can become a ward of the state. It may take a long protracted legal battle for the people you wish to have guardianship over them to actually get it. Make sure to speak to the person or people you wish to care for your dependent before including them in your will.

Smooth Probating of the Estate

Probating is the process that is done with your will by your executor after you are gone. The will needs to be validated in order for it’s instructions to be followed. Having a well set up and clear will ensures that your assets go to your family without a long fight in the courts. A will ensures that what you wish goes to the people you wish to have it without further legal entanglements.

For questions on probating a will or having a will drawn up, contact the elder law experts at Stano Law Group today!