THE PITFALLS OF DIY ESTATE PLANS
attorney. In some states, the executor of your will must either be a family member or an in-law, and if not, the person must live in your state. If your chosen executor doesn't meet those requirements, they cannot serve. 3. UNFORESEEN CONFLICT Family dynamics are complex. This is even truer for blended families, and a DIY service cannot account for all these complexities or help you plan for them. When done right, the estate planning process is an opportunity to build new connections within your family, and estate planning attorneys, like us at REIBLAW, are specifically trained to help you with that. At REIBLAW, we don’t just draft documents — we ensure you make informed and empowered decisions about life and death, for yourself and the people you love. We draft all your paperwork in a meticulous and professional manner so you can rest assured that your loved ones will be taken care of. Give us a call to get started.
Online planning documents may appear to save you time and money, but just because you created “legal” documents doesn’t mean they will work when you need them to. If you read the fine print on most do-it-yourself planning websites, you’ll find disclaimers pointing out that their documents are “no substitute” for the advice of a lawyer. However appealing it may be to use those services, estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. To demonstrate just how individualized the planning process can be, here are three common complications you’re likely to encounter with DIY plans. 1. IMPROPER EXECUTION To be considered legally valid, some planning documents must be executed (i.e. signed and witnessed or notarized) following very strict legal procedures. Many states require that you and every witness to your will sign it in the presence of one another. If your DIY will doesn’t mention that and you fail to follow this procedure, the document may be worthless. 2. NOT ADHERING TO STATE LAW State laws are also very specific about who can serve in certain roles, like your trustee, executor, or financial power of
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 2 tbsp milk • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes • 1/2 tsp dill weed • 1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced • 1/2 tsp ground mustard • Salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, to taste
• 12 large eggs, hard-boiled • Fresh parsley, minced, and paprika for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 2. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites. 3. In a small bowl, mash yolks. 4. Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. 5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving.
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