It's essential to have a will to ensure your possessions are distributed according to your wishes when you pass on. Failing to make a will means your assets will be subjected to the intestacy rules. Therefore, it's vital to hire a will and estates lawyer to help you draft a will. Here are some of the ways a wills and estates lawyer can benefit you.

Making a Valid Will

Most people make grievous mistakes when they attempt to sign a will on their own. Failing to meet all the legal requirements of drafting a will renders it null and void. A wills and estates lawyer will ensure your will is valid and meets all the legal requirements.

Some of these requirements include ensuring all assets are distributed and giving instructions on the redirection of assets if a beneficiary passes on. Your lawyer will also ensure the right procedures are used when altering a will. They'll also make sure you account for changing relationships, including births, marriages, and divorces.

Ensure Your Will Is Complete

There are cases when someone forgets to include a significant person in their will. You may also be confused about whether to account for all your heirs and if to give all your heirs equal shares to avoid conflict. You may also be wondering whether to include an heir who has had some dispute with you.

A will and estates lawyer is best placed to respond to these questions. Failing to address these questions will lead to an incomplete will. The possibility of such a will being enforced may be next to none. Therefore, consult a lawyer about your concerns and interests before making a will.

Avoiding Conflict

The fact that you've drafted a will doesn't mean it will be executed amicably. Issues could arise upon your death, which makes it difficult to execute your will. For example, the realisation that you had a secret family may brew tension against your other beneficiaries. Another issue would be when your appointed executor refuses to take on their role.

A wills and estates lawyer is skilled at dodging these negative outcomes. Your lawyer will advise you on what measures to take to ensure your will is executed peacefully. They'll also ensure that you make all the necessary measures to reduce the chance of your will being subjected to intestacy rules.

Endnote

While you can draft a will on your own, you need a lawyer to guide you through the right legal procedures. Failing to do so might render your will null and void and subject your estate to the intestacy rules. For more information on wills, reach out to an estate planning attorney in your area.