Will Preparation in Garden Grove, California

Find the right Will Preparation attorney in Garden Grove, CA

In Garden Grove, California, many of the problems that sometimes come with a will, such as would-be beneficiaries challenging its validity, or devises which don't make it clear who gets what (resulting in costly and time-consuming litigation) can be avoided if the will is well-drafted in the first place.

Drafting a will doesn't need to be a convoluted or particularly expensive process. If you have a small to moderate amount of assets (limited to a home, a car, and a few bank/investment accounts), and don't need to set up trusts or anything similar, you can probably have a will written in just a couple days, for a relatively small fee.

But even with "simple" wills, some easily-avoidable problems come up more commonly than they need to. A brilliant Garden Grove, California attorney can help you avoid these problems with careful will preparation.

With most wills, certain formalities have to be followed in the drafting process or will preparation, or else the will might not be valid. In general, these formalities exist with the goal of making fraud more difficult. The requirements for a will to be valid are pretty simple, but it's still possible to make mistakes in attempting to follow them. Most vitally, you should know that a will must contain a provision stating that the person making it is of sound mind, and really intends the document to be a will. Furthermore, the laws of most states require that wills be witnessed and signed by at least 2 neutral parties.

Holographic Wills in Garden Grove, California

In some (but certainly not all) states, "holographic wills" can sometimes be treated as valid wills. A holographic will is just a will that is written entirely in the testator's own handwriting. They do not need to be witnessed in order to be valid.

A holographic will, where they are authorized, will typically be interpreted liberally, to give effect to the testator's intent if at all possible.

But you should be aware that not all states authorize holographic wills. In these states, you are still authorized to hand write your will if you so desire, but they must be accompanied by all the formalities required by the law of that state.

If they are authorized in your states, a holographic will can be a good option, in some cases. If you do not have a massive amount of money and property that you want to pass on, and your devises are going to be very simple (regular gifts to just a few people), a holographic will can suffice. However, you should seek the advice of a lawyer beforehand, and know that it is almost always a better option to have a will accompanied by all the required formalities.

How Can A Garden Grove, California Lawyer Help?

Because of the various required formalities that accompany a will, it's not a bad idea to have a brilliant Garden Grove, California attorney help you draft your will, even if it is relatively simple.

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Life in Garden Grove

Garden Grove is located near the beautiful area of Orange County, California. Garden Grove is a quaint city of approximately 170,883 and is known for being home to Robert H. Schuller's Crystal Cathedral.

The city primarily strives from the hotel industry and retail locations of all types. The area also has offices for Air Industries Corp., Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, and Mircrosemi Integrated Products. For all legal inquiries, residents of Garden Grove look to Orange County. Orange County is home to a few law schools, as well as large, mid-size, and small firms offering legal services in all legal practice areas.

Attractions in Garden Grove include the Crystal Cathedral referred to above, and the Atlantis Play Center, a great spot for families. Other popular attractions are located nearby in Orange County and include Disneyland, California Adventures, Downtown Disney, Long Beach, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach. All in all, Garden Grove is a small city in a beautiful area that offers its residents a wonder quality of life.

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