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Home » Blog » Reasons to Consult with an Estate Planning Lawyer

Reasons to Consult with an Estate Planning Lawyer

February 6, 2018 by Roger Levine, Estate Planning Attorney

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There is no law saying that you one day have to consult with an Estate Planning lawyer. Even so, this is something that most people decide to do at some point in their life. They realize there are many benefits associated with this, all of which can put them and their family in a better place.

If you are unsure of why this is a good idea, you have come to the right place. While there are many benefits of consulting with an Estate Planning lawyer, with each person having their own reasons for wanting to do so, here are a few points you need to keep in mind:

  1. Review what you have done in the past. When you meet with an Estate Planning lawyer, this person can review your current plan in great detail. Even if everything is in order, it will prove to you that everything is the way it should be, and this will give you peace of mind.
  2. Create an Estate Plan for the first time. This is one of the most common reasons to consult with an Estate Planning lawyer. If you don’t have a plan in place and you realize that you need to make a one in the near future, you can let an experienced attorney show you the way.
  3. A better way. Although you may think that your Estate Plan is perfect, there will always be some doubt floating around your head. If you are seeking a better way, if you think that you may have missed something in the past, an Estate Planning lawyer will make sure that you no longer feel this way.

There are many strategies to consider, all of which deserve your time and attention. A knowledgeable lawyer can explain each and every one, allowing you to fully understand your situation.

  1. Answers to all your questions. If you have any questions, no matter what they may be, it is important that they be directed towards an Estate Planning lawyer. You want this person to know what is on your mind. You also want this person to be able to answer all your questions in full, ensuring that you have the information you need to make informed and confident decisions.

You should never feel silly about asking questions. It may sound basic to you, but your lawyer wants you to open up. This is the best way for him or her to learn more about your situation, thus providing you with the most comprehensive information.

  1. Make sure you did not miss anything. It is possible that the Estate Plan you created in the past is not going to get the job done in the future. There is always the possibility that your situation has changed in some way, shape, or form. If this is the case, you need to alter your Estate Plan as well.

A lawyer can review your current plan to make sure you did not miss anything of importance. For example, they may find that you did not name a guardian for your minor children. This is a major oversight that you want to clear up at once.

Don’t Delay

Now that you understand the importance of consulting with an Estate Planning lawyer, don’t delay in doing so. The longer you put this off the better chance there is that you will never get around to it. As a result, both you and your family are at risk. You don’t want something to happen to you without the right Estate Plan in place.

It’s not always easy to meet with an Estate Planning lawyer. There will be some details that you don’t want to talk about. There will be some questions you have a difficult time answering. Even so, this is something that will benefit you in the long run.

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Roger N. Levine is a co-founder of the East Brunswick, New Jersey law firm of Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC.
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