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Wills and Probate

A Will is a legal document that takes effect only upon your death.  A Will is designed for one purpose:  to dispose of your assets upon your death.

Probate and administration are the legal process of proving that your Will is valid, paying your creditors, and transferring property to your heirs.

If your objective at the time of your passing is to merely distribute your property and declare your desire as to who should raise your minor children, if any, a simple Will is a good option.  In that event, kindly complete the Will Preparation Questionnaire on the next page and we will contact you to prepare your Will and arrange an appointment for its signing.

On the other hand, if your objective is to control your property while you are alive, take care of yourself and your loved ones if you become disabled, give what you have, to whom you want, the way you want, when you want and, if you can, save every last tax dollar, professional fee and court cost possible, a Revocable Living Trust should be considered as part of a complete estate plan.

In the event you would like to consider the many benefits of a Revocable Living Trust, kindly review the Estate Planning page.

 

                                       

James L. Burns
24441 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Phone:  (440) 575-1100 --  Fax:  (440) 871-5182
Email info@jameslburns.com