Drafting Your Last Will and Testament

People falsely believe that they can create a simple will to distribute their assets to their heirs upon their death. This common misconception prevents many people from investigating other estate planning tools and seeking the advice of an experienced will and trust attorney. Donna J. Jackson, Attorney at Law, P.C. drafts wills for residents in Oklahoma City and throughout central Oklahoma.

Last Will and Testament: A formal will instructs the court on how to distribute your property upon your death. These instructions define who inherits the assets of your estate. It has no legal affect, until a judge determines its validity and authenticity.

Some common misconceptions about a will:

• Wills are the most effective way to plan for your death or incapacitation
• All assets will be covered by the terms of a will
• Mass produced wills are just as good as a wills created by an attorney

It is important to understand that a will is only one part of an effective estate plan. Consider creating a trust to protect your estate from unintended beneficiaries and to avoid taxes. Call lawyer Donna J. Jackson at 405-463-4818 to discuss what exactly a trust does.

Holographic Wills: Another way people try to avoid the cost and expense of having an attorney draft a willis by drafting their own will. Holographic wills should be avoided. Without the experience in drafting estate plans, you may miss an important clause in a will. In order to avoid the cost and expense of probate, it is important to hire an experienced attorney to draft your last will and testament.

To ensure your financial wishes are carried out upon your death, consult Donna J. Jackson about the best estate plan for you. Drafting a last will and testament will provide the court instructions about the disposition of your estate. If you want more control over your assets, it is wise to create a trust.

Call Donna J. Jackson, Attorney at Law, P.C. at 405-463-4818 to schedule an appointment to discuss your last will and testament. Submit a question and your contact information by completing the contact us form.