1. Yes, you should have an attorney.
We might be biased on this one, but families agree that having an experienced Bucks County Estate planning attorney by their side makes the process easier and much more thorough. If you or a loved one is considering hiring an estate planning attorney, interviewing and reviewing the credentials of several local attorneys will help begin a working relationship. Maintaining a relationship with your estate planning lawyer is important for not just the creation of the estate, but the maintenance and administration phase with heirs or beneficiaries. Ensuring the experience and rapport are there make the process much more productive. (more…)