Attorney Drafted Wills

If it weren't for lawyers, we wouldn't need them. - A.K. Griffin

No matter what you may think to the contrary (insert favorite lawyer horror story here), attorneys do have their uses (insert favorite lawyer joke here). But seriously, lawyers really can be of considerable value when it comes to making a will.

The logical syllogism supporting the above statement is quite simple. Lawyers are professionals that regularly work with laws and draft legal documents. Wills are legal documents based on applicable laws. The logical conclusion, therefore, is that lawyers can draft a will for you based on their knowledge of applicable law and experience in drafting legal documents.

There is a lot of merit to this logical conclusion. Just like with many other issues in life, however, the obvious choice to make is not quite as simple.

To help you decide whether having an attorney draft your will is the right option for you, consider the information in the following sections:

• Pros of Attorney Drafted Wills: Learn about the many benefits of having an attorney handle the will making process for you.
• Cons of Attorney Drafted Wills: Alas, there are some drawbacks to using an attorney, presented for your consideration in this section.
• Choosing an Attorney: If you discover that using an attorney to make your will works best for you, it would be helpful to know which of the thousands of licensed attorneys out there is the one for you. Bam! Here is a quick how-to guide to help you along.

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