Wills
When it comes to wills in Springfield MO, we provide comprehensive estate planning. At the Law Offices of BJ Richardson, LLC, we offer total instruction for the transfer of your assets.
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Wills are one of the most important documents to have in place. A Will tells the Court who you want to have custody of your children and sets out who you want to be in charge of your estate. The downside to just having a Will is that it only has effect in Probate Court. Probate can be both time consuming and costly. In a lot of cases, we recommend setting up a Revocable Living Trust alongside your Will so that your assets can transfer to whom you want in the most timely and cheapest possible manner.
What is a Will?
In a nutshell, a will is a document that distributes your assets upon your death. This all-important piece of paper makes your intent clear, such as guardianship for young children, if you become deceased during their younger years. However, a will does not prevent probate and must be recorded with a probate court upon your death in order for your property to be dispersed to your heirs or heir. A will is a crucial component of your estate plan. By creating a will, you are able to have control over your assets after your death. In addition, you can designate an executor whose purpose is to handle the administration of your estate.
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