QUESTION
Should my husband and I get separate attorneys to do our wills?
Asked on Jan 25th, 2017 on Estate Planning - New York
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My husband and I were married late in life. He has much more wealth than I have. His financial advisors told him that I should have a separate attorney do my will. Is this standard procedure? There is also no prenuptial agreement.
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That was suggested because sometimes there's a conflict between the husband and wife, making it ethically improper for the same attorney to represent both. However, it all depends upon your particular set of facts and circumstances and your individual wishes as to the preferred estate plan. You and your husband should consult with an estate planning attorney to get the answer now that the financial advisors made the suggestion.
Answered on Mar 22nd, 2017 at 5:35 PM