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Inheritance and wills are complex issues with a wide set of considerations dependent on a multitude of factors, emotions, and nuances in relationships. What matters to you? Ensuring that your assets pass to your children or your spouse? Or perhaps donating a portion of the inheritance to charity?
As an experienced attorney in the field of wills and inheritances, I would be happy to help you make wise decisions. I would also ensure that your wishes are fulfilled. I will work with you step-by-step to develop the best strategy for you while guiding the process of wills and inheritance efficiently and professionally.
Writing a will is an opportunity to secure your loved ones’ future and fulfill your wishes regarding your assets.
Is it advisable for me to draft a will?
If it’s significant to you to determine how your assets will be distributed after your death, it’s best to draft a will.
You can draft a will that affects your spouse in the short term or your children in the long term. In any case, when dealing with multiple assets, it’s critical to know how to divide them in a way that benefits the heirs. This is done while paying attention to taxation on assets and their sale.
What types of wills exist?
There are several types of wills, and they are accepted at different levels by the courts.
Will with Witnesses – A will that has witnesses who sign to confirm its existence and that it was written by you.
Holographic Will – A will where every detail is written in the handwriting of the testator. In such a case, witnesses are not required. However, it’s worthwhile to note that there might be legal challenges to the validity of the will. This is if the instructions are not clear or not expressed in one tone with the correct wording. It is advisable to register such a will with a will registrar.
Notarial Will – A will written by the testator and submitted for approval by a certified notary.
Oral Will Before a Judge – Standing before a judge and orally stating the will.
How Should I choose the right will for me?
When drafting a will, we ensure your wishes are carried out. Therefore, the will must be formulated in a way that can be executed.
To specify the terms of inheritance distribution according to the extent of the property, it is necessary to make a will after legal consultation with someone specializing in inheritance law. This way, you can ensure your wishes are implemented.
How should I divide my assets?
The answer includes aspects related to the extent and type of property (real estate, cash, securities).
In legal consultation for drafting a will, we can understand the differences between the heirs (for example, if some of them already own a property and we want to avoid inheritance tax), the subtle dynamics of your family (such as children from different marriages), and how your wishes align with taxation and other legal conditions.
Before drafting the will, it is advisable to carefully consider the implications of each distribution.
Can spouses draft a joint will?
Yes.
A joint will can be drafted in a single document, usually referred to as a Mutual Will, where the spouses aim to secure a mutual wish they agreed upon before drafting the will. In this way, they seek to safeguard each other’s rights in the event of either spouse’s passing.
In such a will, it’s important to specify any limitations that may exist, if at all, on the surviving spouse’s abilities. This is concerning the inheritance they will receive.
