One of the most common misnomers about having a will is that you don’t need one unless you have a great deal of money. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Wills don’t just protect your wealth. In the event of your death, your will serves as a legal guide for the court system to distribute all of your assets as well as fulfill any stipulations that you have left in place.
Did You Know?
- If someone passes away without a will, your belongings, property and bank accounts will be distributed among family members which could cause unnecessary infighting and strife among your relatives
- If you leave behind a child under 18-years-old, unless there is another parent, your child could technically become a ward of the state. This would also mean that a judge will appoint a stranger to manage any money you have left behind.
- The spouse will be granted the first $50,000 and one-half the balance of the property and your descendants will automatically share the rest.
Imagine how much better it would be for you and any relatives to know that with your will in place they won’t have to guess and make important decisions on your behalf.
Wills Cover More than Money
The attorneys at the Law Office of Todd Cushner & Associates are well versed in working with clients from the Westchester area who not only want wills to preserve their last wishes, but who also want to put living wills or health proxies in place. These types of documents are crucial in the event that someone becomes incapacitated and can no longer make any decisions on their own about treatment and health care.
Contact our office for a free consultation. We can work with you to quickly put a will in place that will give you and your loved ones peace of mind.
