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Dangers of Drafting a Last Will and Testament on Your Own

We all know the importance of having a Last Will and Testament, but it is equally as important to have an attorney draft your Last Will and Testament instead of yourself.

What is Probate and When is it Necessary?

Probate is the court-supervised process of locating and determining the value of assets owned in the name of a deceased person, (the “decedent”), paying the decedent’s final bills and estate taxes (if any), and then distributing what’s left of the decedent’s assets to his or her heirs.