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Finally, Legal Help Without Huge Up-Front Fees!
With Unbundled Legal Help you can hire a lawyer to assist you with the parts of your case you need help with, and then you can handle parts on your own to save money.
In other words, if your case is a good fit to be unbundled, you will NOT be required to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Significantly Less Up-Front Costs
The attorney we connect you with offers much more affordable legal service options, especially on up-front fees.
You're in Control
Want to handle a specific part of the case on your own? Want a lawyer to just handle it all? The decision is yours with Unbundled Legal Help.
What Can an Estate Lawyer Help With?
An estate planning lawyer can assist with preparing the legal documents and plans that help ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are honored - during your lifetime and after.
Wills
A will allows you to clearly outline how your property and belongings should be distributed after you pass away. An estate planning lawyer can help ensure your will is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
Trusts
Trusts can help protect your assets, avoid probate, and provide for loved ones with specific conditions. Estate planning lawyers can help set up the right type of trust for your needs - whether it’s a living trust, special needs trust, or another option.
Estate Disputes
When someone passes away, disputes may arise between family members, executors, or other parties involved. An estate lawyer provides representation and guidance for resolving these disputes, including negotiating settlements, and help ensure you receive what is rightfully yours in an estate.
Healthcare Directives & Powers of Attorney
These documents allow you to designate someone to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. An estate planning lawyer can help you prepare them properly to avoid confusion or conflict later.
Legal Help with Your Estate Case
When it comes to your Estate, it's important that you consider the implications of planning, taxes, administration, litigation, and possible appointments. An estate lawyer is best suited to handle these complex legal matters and ensure every aspect is covered.
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Working with an Unbundled Lawyer could save you thousands of dollars. Since the consultation is free, and there is no obligation to hire the lawyer we connect you with, give it a try and find out how much you'll save on legal fees!
Why is Unbundled Legal Help So Affordable?
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How Can an Estate Lawyer Help You?
When you hire an estate planning lawyer to represent you, here are some of the things they can typically help you achieve:
Wills, Trusts and Healthcare Directives
Estate lawyers can assist in the preparation of a will that accurately reflects an individual's wishes regarding the distribution of their property and assets upon death.
Avoiding Probate
Probate can be a long and costly court process. With the right estate plan - including tools like living trusts, beneficiary designations, and proper asset titling - you can often avoid probate entirely. Our estate planning lawyers can help you set things up so your loved ones can access what they need without unnecessary delays or legal expenses.
Estate Disputes
Disputes may arise between beneficiaries, executors, or other parties involved in the estate. An estate lawyer can provide representation and guidance in resolving these disputes, including negotiating settlements and representing clients in court.
Writing Your Last Will and Testament
Your last will and testament is the legal document that enables you to identify who should receive your property and possessions after you pass away. The word "last" is a required term that confirms the document is your final declaration, and revokes all previous wills you may have signed.
What Should Be Included in a Will?
There are certain elements in a will that must be included in order for probate courts to recognize it and to protect your wishes for the estate. You will need to name an executor to administer the terms in your will. You should also include a list of your assets and which beneficiaries receive them as well as any conditions involved. There are many additional options you may wish to include in your will which you can discuss with your unbundled provider attorney. These include pets, guardianship of children, and other special provisions and instructions.
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Differences in State Laws
Some states have laws that your surviving spouse is entitled to a fixed share of your estate, regardless of the provisions in your will. In other words, a surviving spouse cannot be disinherited. Some states limit the amount you bequeath to a charity. Many states allow an oral statement to replace a written will, and many others recognize video wills as well. If you have children, you can consider adding a minor child's trust to your will. This trust provides financial support for your children, independent of any financial support they receive from your surviving spouse. Your unbundled provider attorney will discuss with you details of your personal circumstances and how to draft a will to protect your wishes and the rights of your beneficiaries.
Exceptions to a Will
If you have a life insurance policy, you cannot use your will to change its beneficiary. Life insurance companies distribute your policy's benefits to the beneficiaries you name almost immediately and it is virtually impossible to challenge that payment on the basis of different beneficiaries in a will.
Also, if you own property or other assets jointly with your wife or anyone else {joint tenancy}, and there is a right of survivorship provision with that ownership, that part of your estate will likely be exempt from your will's probate process. The reason is that upon your passing, ownership is legally passed to your partner, and therefore is not recognized by the court as part of your estate.
There are other provisions involving joint tenancy that involve exceptions, causing them to be recognized as probate assets and subject to the terms of your will. You should get legal counsel from your unbundled provider attorney and clearly determine whether joint ownership of your property can be included in your will.
Get The Guidance You Need to Protect Your Estate
It is important to have legal counsel review the terms and details of your last will and testament. With a will, your estate comes under the review of probate court. Your meaning and intentions may be clear in your mind, but if they are not legally permissible and written according to the law, the court may disregard your intentions entirely, and possibly distribute your assets in ways you do not intend. There are ways to legally anticipate possible contests from beneficiaries, and take steps to avoid them. You can go over your own personal circumstances with your unbundled provider attorney, and write your will in a way that protects your wishes and the rights of your beneficiaries.
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For over a decade, Unbundled Legal Help has connected over 2,000,000 people with lawyers in their area. Our lawyers provide unbundled legal services, which are typically a fraction of the upfront cost of a traditional retainer.
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