Wills Attorneys in Dayton
Enjoying a life in Dayton, Ohio, means having a world of opportunities and inspiration surrounding you and your family. With a rich heritage for innovation and invention, our city offers a safe and stable environment to start a career, raise a family, and retire. Despite its top-rated economic development and ability to create wealth, Dayton cannot change one simple fact of life: being human means having a limited lifespan.
Despite knowing this fact, most of us do not plan for our death, including what to do with the assets and minors left behind. It’s not that we don’t worry, but it’s that we get caught up in our daily lives, forget to plan for the future, or just think we have more time to prepare a will later.
What Is a Will?
A will is defined as a legal document that allows the person who has made the will to designate who can receive that person’s assets when he or she dies, who can serve as executor over that asset distribution process, and who can become a guardian should there be young children now without a parent to care for them.
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Our compassionate and through approach to Estate Planning makes a real difference in our clients' lives. Read reviews in their own words below.
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"The Best Customer Service"George and his crew provide the best in customer service and have an outstanding work ethic. They have always been there to help us when needed!- Mark S.
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"He Made It Easy"Bill was very friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. He made Estate Planning fun, fast and easy. We both feel relief to know our wishes are spelled out and our assets are protected!- Sherry C.
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"Peace of Mind"He explained each step 100 percent. He takes the time to talk WITH you, not TO you. I am so thankful I went to his seminar and took advantage of the free consultation.- Rosa S.
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"Made It Easy to Understand"George Lovett made our estate planning easy to understand and informative. He used our personal information to create a plan that was tailor-made to us.- Pamela O.
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"Expertise & Attentiveness"We were very pleased with the service, expertise, and attentiveness we received. We are glad that we choose Lovett & House for this.- Pat D.
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"A Pleasure to Work With"George Lovett has helped my family tremendously. He always explained our options and took care of us with the utmost professionalism.- Marlene W.
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"Easy to Understand"They made it easy to update our estate planning needs. All our questions were answered in easy to understand language and we didn't feel overwhelmed.- Rita S.
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"Very Helpful"he Estate Trust planning was easy to do with the Lovett & House. George H. Lovett and William H. House were very knowledgeable and helpful.- Judith A.
Information Found in Wills
As part of the estate planning process, a basic will contains specific information that often includes the following:
- Directions on how to disburse property and other assets, including the sale or transfer of a house, liquidation of bank accounts, and designation for other items, like furniture, pets, and valuables as well as the value of all these assets;
- The person that should execute the will’s instructions; and
- The guardian for any minor children, including how they will be cared for and until what age.
Working with a Lawyer vs DIY Wills in Dayton
Whether it is purchasing a computer program or downloading a will form from the Internet, it seems like people have the option of just doing their own basic wills. However, there are many reasons why a DIY will is not the best choice when it comes to protecting assets and your loved ones.
Oftentimes a will is not the correct instrument to address a person’s estate plan. For example, joint and survivor accounts or transfer on death accounts pay the assets directly to a beneficiary. A will has no affect on those assets. Moreover, sometimes a person has special needs and cannot inherit money directly or else they could lose governmental benefits. For those persons, or folks with joint and survivor or transfer on death accounts, a trust may be the better way to go. It takes an experienced attorney to understand these matters and to determine how to plan with them. Estate planning software does not do this.
While it may be claimed that a person can save money doing his or her own will with software, this is not the case, as lawyers do not charge excessive fees for basic wills. Instead, they leverage their knowledge, experience, and expertise to provide a will and/or living will that give you peace of mind. Their invaluable advice provides exceptional value versus software that does not personally address your unique situation.
DIY will software also does not help when and if the time arises for situations that require a power of attorney or separate documents, like burial instructions. These types of documents can be drawn up by an estate planning legal firm who has experience with all types of unforeseen circumstances that arise in people’s lives.
Software cannot foresee or understand that, but legal professionals know what other types of questions to ask and information to cover. Ongoing changes to state laws may not always be reflected in your will software. This includes what may seem like small details but could end up meaning your DIY will is null and void, putting your assets and heirs at risk.
Will Creation in Dayton, Ohio
Attorney George Lovett is certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law by the Ohio State Bar Association. The Dayton, Tipp City, and Springfield estate planning attorneys at Lovett & House Co., LPA have the knowledge and expertise to create a comprehensive will for you in just a few days. They can also generate same-day emergency wills and bring them to Dayton, Ohio, nursing homes or Dayton, Ohio, hospitals to assist those customers who are in special situations.
To get your life in order and gain peace of mind, contact us now to schedule an appointment or to get more information about our Dayton, Ohio, will services.
