Wills: “Show Your Family How Thankful You Are For Them”

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and here at the Law Firm of Gaines & Associates, P.C. we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the wonderful people in your life. Our firm is so thankful for all our clientele and being able to use our legal services to make a difference in your lives.

One thing we like to remind everyone about this time of year is creating an estate plan for yourself and executing a will is one vital step in the estate planning process. Completing a will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. It is generally a very easy and simple process that gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones, whom you are so thankful for, are going to be taken care of if you are no longer here with them.

A will is a document that legally declares your wishes about what happens to your property, and in some cases your minor children, after your death. A will ensures that family, friends, or charities receive your property according to your wishes. For parents with minor children, you can also name a guardian and conservator in your will to care for your child and manage property on his/her behalf in the event of your death. A will is for everyone regardless of how many assets you have or do not have. If you are reading this right now, you need a will! You cannot assume that your wishes will be carried out how you expect or that your assets will automatically pass on to the correct recipient.

If one passes without a will (which is called dying “intestate”) then the assets are distributed and children are cared for according to state laws. You do not want to leave this crucial matter up to a government that knows nothing about you or your family’s needs. Ensuring that the person you want receives your assets is only guaranteed by having a Last Will and Testament in place.

For this holiday season think about putting a will in place and be comforted by the peace of mind that you control what will happen with your possessions. Our firm’s estate planning services are very affordable and are personalized to your needs and desires.

If you have questions about wills and our other estate planning services please give our office a call at (678)-735-5487, and let Gaines & Associates help take care of the people you are thankful for this holiday season.