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My mother (in her 70's) is very hesitant on completing a will. How long, on average, does it take to take care of the necessary estate work without a will. There are 2 children and 1 grandson in this family.
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All depends on the attorney. Call around. Some can be completed within day, but the average is a week.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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Drafting a will is a very quick process that can usually be accomplished within a matter of weeks or sooner in most cases. It really depends on the complexity of the will and whether there are any trusts created or any tax planning necessary. The second part of your question seems to be inquiring about the probate process. Having a will makes things much easier, however, with or without a will the time depends largely on the assets of the Estate, how long it takes to liquidate or distribute them and how many creditors there are. You should advise your mother that a will is very simple and will make matters much easier when she passes. She may also need a medical and durable power of attorney.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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A will can be one in a day or two. Much of the time is determined by the client and if they know what they want. If your mother would like to talk with someone, many estate planning lawyers have free consultations and I would advise that you speak to one to determine if a will can offer her a benefit. Sometimes they are unnecessary or there are other documents that are better to use depending on her circumstances and desires.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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An estate plan may be completed in a short period of time so long as the person knows how he or she wants the estate to be distributed upon death. It is not a function of the size of one's family. It would. Be best for your mom to consult an attorney where she lives to discuss her options.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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If she is hesitant, the delay comes from her. If most lawyers are typical of what I do, we generally have a will completed within a few days of the office visit and we can do an office visit on one or two days notice. If she is hesitant stress to her how much extra it can cost her heirs if she does not do a will, and that the state decides her affairs rather than her.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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A will can be completed in as little as 24-48 hours and can greatly reduce the amount of work needed to wrap up the estate. However if there are assets such as real estate involved, she would be much better off with a living trust in addition to a will to avoid the high cost and delays of probate.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2011 at 8:26 AM