For most people, the whole idea of estate planning about as much fun as planning a tooth extraction. It doesn't have to be like that. What if I told you that what we are doing is protecting your kids from being sued in a car accident?
Or protecting them from a failed marriage?
Or keeping your kids from fighting?
Or helping design a plan for the charities where you already volunteer?
Or maybe even taking care of Fido in the way that you've always pampered your furbaby?
Yes, we do that. And it is all painless.
Then your friend tells you that they just used a cheap or free online service to do their will.
It's a little like pulling your own tooth. You could do it. But what if it gets infected? What if you break the tooth? What if you damage the nerve? Chances are, the expense and pain of the cleanup is more than if you'd have just made the appointment to let the professional do their job. That's why you hear the horror stories.
We can protect you from that pain.
As a long-time educator and counselor, I use very little "legal speak" (unless I am teaching it). I can even help spouses who don't necessarily agree find a plan that eases both their concerns.
And I do this in a low-risk way with free workshops and consultations. So meet with me, ask your questions, then feel the peace of having this task checked this off the list.