Top North Amherst, MA Last Will & Testament Lawyers Near You
100 Main St, Suite 2, Northampton, MA 01060
380 Russell St, Hadley, MA 01035
850 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
60 State Street, Northampton, MA 01060
67 Market Street, PO Box 9035, Springfield, MA 01102
6 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002
100 Main St, 3rd Floor, Northampton, MA 01060
1500 Main Street, Suite 2300, Springfield, MA 01103
330 Whitney Avenue, Suite 400, Holyoke, MA 01040
64 Gothic Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Whitney Place, 14 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
1391 Main Street, Suite 822, Springfield, MA 01103
64 Gothic Street, Suite 4, Northampton, MA 01060
293 Bridge Street, Suite 600, Springfield, MA 01103
265 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
554 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020
200 North Main St, Suite 6, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
1391 Main Street, Suite 201, Springfield, MA 01103
17 New South Street, Suite 204, Northampton, MA 01060
One Monarch Place, Suite 310, Springfield, MA 01144
573 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
200 N Main St, Suite 4, Unit 9, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
64 Gothic Street, Suite 5, Northampton, MA 01060
71 Park Avenue, Suite C, West Springfield, MA 01089
1500 Main Street, Tower Square, Suite 1600, Springfield, MA 01115
North Amherst Last Will & Testament Information
Lead Counsel Verified Attorneys in North Amherst
Lead Counsel independently verifies Last Will & Testament attorneys in North Amherst and checks their standing with Massachusetts bar associations.
Our Verification Process and Criteria
Ample Experience
Attorneys must meet stringent qualifications and prove they practice in the area of law they’re verified in.
Good Standing
Be in good standing with their bar associations and maintain a clean disciplinary record.
Annual Review
Submit to an annual review to retain their Lead Counsel Verified status.
Client Commitment
Pledge to follow the highest quality client service and ethical standards.
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process through which you make known your wishes for what you want to happen to your assets upon your death (commonly done through a last will and testament). Estate planning also involves stating your wishes for your health care through power of attorney declarations and advanced directives. In short, it allows you to maintain control of your health care and estate.
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?
There are do-it-yourself documents available online that allow you to create your own will, advance directive, and power of attorney declaration. Going this route will be cheaper than using an attorney in the present. However, it is good to work on an estate plan with your attorney to ensure you are going through the process correctly and addressing details you haven’t thought of. If you are worried about cost, you can discuss that with attorneys at your initial consultations as you shop around.
What Estate Planning Documents Do You Need?
Every estate plan should include a last will and testament or establish a trust. This will allow you to state how you wish to distribute your assets to beneficiaries upon your death. A power of attorney declaration will name someone you trust to handle your health care and/or financial decisions if you are ever unable to. An advanced directive (also known as a living will) will state your wishes for any care you want to receive if you are unable to make those decisions at the time. This is useful when it comes to end-of-life care or if you ever need life-saving care because of an accident or illness.
Who Needs Estate Planning?
Everyone needs estate planning, and if you are 18, it is never too early to start thinking about your plan! While we all want to live a long, full life, accidents and illnesses happen. And having a plan in place will go a long way in protecting your wishes.