Forms of Last Will and Testament

Each state has its own requirements regarding forms of last will and testament. Often, forms of last will and testament you find online are not specific to your state and may not be legal in a court of law. If you die without a legal, valid will, the court will not recognize the will and your wishes will not be honored. Once you have passed away, it is too late to go back and fix it. Even if your will is legal in Wisconsin, there are many complications and pitfalls that can arise if your will does not have certain clauses or terms because you did not have an experienced attorney assist you. Many people do not realize that having an attorney assist you in this process is inexpensive and often comparable to the online services. At Pedersen & Shaha, we can review your existing will, amend your will if necessary, or even help you draft a new will at an affordable price. We give you the comfort in knowing that your will has been prepared correctly and that your wishes will be honored. Call us today - we offer free consultations for all of our estate planning services.

Living Wills Forms

Living wills forms are legally known as Declarations to Physicians. Whether you are old or young, healthy or ill, rich or poor, accidents and illness can happen to anyone at any time. At a minimum, every person should have legal arrangements in order in the event a serious illness or disability occurs. Living wills forms are closely scrutinized by medical professionals before they will take any action regarding your life. If your forms are not drafted correctly, you cannot be taken off of life support without a costly and lengthy court proceeding. By having your living wills forms prepared correctly by an attorney, your specific wishes regarding your life and your health can be known and will be followed. At Pedersen & Shaha, we can help you create these safeguards at a price you can afford. Having an attorney draft these living wills forms rather than using a “kit” will give you peace of mind that they are done correctly and in accordance with the law.

Living Trusts Forms

Living trust forms are known in Wisconsin as Revocable Family Trusts. When creating living trust forms, the question isn’t only if you are drafting the trust correctly, but what type of living trust forms should you be using. After reviewing your financial picture, an attorney can explain the different types of living trust forms and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Choosing an incorrect form over the internet could result in unexpected consequences, such as taxes, nursing home expenses, or even the loss of assets. At Pedersen & Shaha, we can help you protect your assets by drafting correct and legally-binding trusts, as well as providing advice on how to properly transfer assets into the trust. We can also help high net worth clients create trusts to avoid probate and minimize estate taxes. Call today for a free consultation – you can’t afford not to!