Posts

Showing posts with the label Don't Forget to List These Items in Your Will

Don't Forget to List These Items in Your Will

Image
Have you recently had a child or got married? Serious life changes should trigger you to draft a will if you haven't already. Your belongings probably mean a lot to you and they should go to who you want versus being handled in probate. When drafting a will, it's vital that you don't accidentally leave an item out, which is why the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks can come in handy. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch are here to list a few examples of items not to forget when drafting your will. Don't Forget to List These Items in Your Will Guardian Appointing a guardian is essential is you have minor children. The guardian is the person who takes care of your children if you pass away before they are of age. Property Property can mean a number of things. When you hear "real property," that refers to real estate including land, a home or building. Transferring ownership of this type of property can be mu...