Five Reasons to Die Without a Will

So many people die without a will that there must be some powerful reasons why the avoid having a will.  Maybe you have already taken the time and have written your will.  If not, here are five reasons you just might consider doing so.

1. The court can do a better job of deciding how to distribute your assets than you can.
2. The court can choose a better personal representative to handle your estate during probate than you can.
3. The court can choose a more caring guardian for your minor children than you can.
4. The government can use your estate tax dollars more efficiently than you favorite charity.
5. Your grieving loved ones will be better off looking after your affairs without your will.

These are just a few things to think about if you have put your will on the back burner.  Creating a will is very simple, and if you don’t have an attorney, we are willing to work with you to make sure your loved ones have one less concern after your passing.  Another point of interest is that your bequests to charitable organizations are free from estate taxes, which means your estate tax is reduced and the charity is able to use the entire amount of the bequest.