Will Preparation in Englewood, Colorado

Find the right Will Preparation attorney in Englewood, CO

In Englewood, Colorado, 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 a complicated 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 if the will is relatively simple, some preventable problems can derail the process. An experienced lawyer in Englewood, Colorado who specializes in wills and estate planning can help make sure that this doesn't happen to your will.

Many problems with wills are due to some of the required formalities not being followed. The formalities involved in drafting and executing a will are not particularly complicated, but they must be scrupulously followed. Otherwise, the will might not be given effect. In most states, the will must include some clear statement that the document is, in fact, the last will and testament of the person making it. It usually must also be witnessed and signed by at least 2 people who do not have any stake in the will.

Holographic Wills in Englewood, Colorado

In some states, you can make what is known as a "holographic will." This is simply a will which is handwritten, in the testator's own handwriting. They do not need to be witnessed in order to be valid.

If holographic wills are valid in your state, courts will, as with any will, have to figure out what is actually being said, and resolve ambiguities. Because holographic wills are not always written under ideal conditions, they have to be interpreted very liberally, so they can be given effect and not fail for technical reasons.

You should know that not all states recognize holographic wills. Of course, you could still handwrite your will if you desire; but to be valid, it would have to be accompanied by all of the formalities (witnesses being the big one) of any other will.

Making a holographic will is rarely the ideal option. But it's sometimes the only option. If you find yourself suddenly needing to make a will, a holographic will is certainly an option, if they're recognized in your state. If possible, though, you should still consult with an attorney, who can review your holographic will and suggest any fixes that will make it easier to meet your goals.

How Can A Englewood, Colorado Lawyer Help?

Because of the formalities that must accompany most wills, it might be prudent to have an Englewood, Colorado attorney help you draft it.

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Life in Englewood

Englewood, Colorado is a community in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is a home-rule municipality, and has a population of about 33,000 people.

Englewood, Colorado is part of the Denver metropolitan area, and the robust economy of Denver and other larger cities nearby provides the basis for the economy and job market in Englewood.

The Denver area has in recent years become a major hub for the technology industry, with many high-tech companies having large offices there. This industry provides a major boost for the Englewood, Colorado job market.

These tech companies employ a large number of professionals in a wide variety of fields, including several Englewood, Colorado lawyers.

If you live in Englewood, Colorado and are in need of legal advice, chances are very good that there is an Englewood, California attorney who can help you with whatever legal issue you might face.

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