Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly; everyone can benefit from it. Many people believe that they are too young to make a will or that they don’t have much to leave behind. With a will, you are the one who makes decisions about your life’s work and savings instead of state laws or the court system.

Do you have preferences about who should take care of your animals? How about any family heirlooms that you wish to pass down? Do you want everything to go to a charity? A will addresses all these concerns and more.

If you don’t have a will, State intestacy laws dictate how your assets are divided, and these statutes might transfer your assets as intended, to your spouse, children or charities, or they might not.  An estate planning attorney can help tailor your will to represent your values, wishes, and responsibilities to your loved ones. Your will should be reviewed updated whenever you undergo a significant life change, such as a marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.