Will Preparation in West Hollywood, California

Find the right Will Preparation attorney in West Hollywood, CA

In West Hollywood, California, many of the pitfalls 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 an intricate 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.

However, even if the will is comparatively simple, some problems which are very easy to avoid can still complicate the process. A knowledgeable West Hollywood, California wills and trusts lawyer can help you avoid these problems.

A substantial percentage of the problems that prevent wills from taking effect are caused by failing to follow the required formalities in will preparation. In most states, wills need to be witnessed and signed by at least two people who have no direct interest in the matter. They also have to include a clear written statement that the document is, in fact, the testator's will. It also has to be witnessed by at least two people. Witnesses cannot be anyone who has a direct interest in the will, which includes close relatives of the testator and anyone who's named in the will.

Holographic Wills in West Hollywood, California

If you need to make a will quickly, some states permit you to write a "holographic will." This is simply a will which the testator hand-writes. These types of wills don't need to be witnessed.

Assuming that a holographic will is valid in your state, a court will probably interpret it very liberally, acknowledging the fact that it probably wasn't written by a lawyer. This is to make it much easier to truly give your wishes effect.

You should know, however, that holographic wills aren't recognized in many states. If you live in one of these states, you're still free to hand write your will, but, in order to be valid, it must be accompanied by all the formalities required by the laws of the state it is made in.

If your estate is relatively small, and the devises you wish to make aren't very difficult, a holographic will can be a good option if they're valid in your state. Of course, it's never a bad idea to make a will with the assistance of a lawyer.

How Can A West Hollywood, California Lawyer Help?

Because there are specific formalities which must be followed in drafting wills, it's always a good idea to seek the assistance of a West Hollywood, California attorney in drafting your will. Even if your will is going to be very simple, and you have the formalities all figured out, mistakes can be made.

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Life in West Hollywood

West Hollywood neighbors Beverly Hills and is a well-known area to many all over the United States. Many celebrities live in and/or work in the area, and therefore the Paparazzi are constantly referring to West Hollywood in their news reports.

Many may not know, but West Hollywood has some landmarks and unique locations. West Hollywood is home to the Sunset Marquis Hotel, a place known for its Whisky Bar and recording studio. Melrose Avenue is also located in West Hollywood, and was the main location for the popular 90's show Melrose Place. West Hollywood is also home to the famous Sunset Boulevard, filled with great shopping, dining, and nightlife. Sunset Boulevard was also home to Frank Sinatra, Errol Flynn, John Wayne and Howard Hughes.

Popular attractions in West Hollywood include musical venues such as the House of Blues, Whisky a Go Go, the Viper Room, and the Roxy Theatre. Other popular attractions include Westlake Recording Studios, Samuel Goldwyn Studios, Plummer Park, Sierra Towers, the Standard Hotel, Pacific Design Center, The Schindler House, Smashbox Studios and TMZ on TV.

Los Angeles being home top-tier law schools and firms attracts some of the most brilliant attorneys in the United States. Therefore residents of West Hollywood have no trouble finding a good lawyer because there are many to choose from!

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