Why An Online Will Is Really a Bad Idea: Understanding the Downsides of an Online Will
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There are many sources of information on the Internet aimed at helping people create a will. Learn more about online will in this presentation.
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Why An Online Will Is Really a Bad Idea: Understanding the Downsides of an Online Will
- 1. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 Understanding the Downsides of an Online Will WHY AN ONLINE WILL IS A REALLY BAD IDEA
- 2. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 HOW DO ONLINE WILLS WORK?
- 3. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 There are many sources of information on the Internet aimed at helping people create a will.
- 4. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 You may find kits you can buy that claim you can create your own will.
- 5. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 You may also find step-by-step guides or downloadable sample wills.
- 6. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 ONLINE WILLS HAVE DOWNSIDES Unfortunately, all of the different options for online wills have substantial downsides.
- 7. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 Some of the biggest downsides to online wills include the following:
- 8. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 THE DOWNSIDES OF NOT KNOWING THE LAW
- 9. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 An online will doesn’t provide you with any actual insight or knowledge into the law.
- 10. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 Each state sets its own laws.
- 11. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 The will you download or the kit you buy may not be in compliance with the laws of your state or may not reflect the most updated laws.
- 12. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 You have to work within the law if you want to create a legally valid will that will provide the expected protections for you and your family members.
- 13. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 THE POSSIBILITY A WILL WON’T BE VALID If you make a mistake when you attempt to create a will using online forms, kits, or templates, the mistake might not be discovered until after your death.
- 14. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 There is a chance your will won’t be seen as valid and won’t be probated.
- 15. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 Once you are gone, you will not be able to correct any problems
- 16. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 The default intestacy laws (state government laws for what happens when you die without a will) will determine your legacy, rather than your wishes.
- 17. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 THE POSSIBILITY OF LEAVING OUT IMPORTANT CLAUSES
- 18. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 A DIY will or standard online will may not be comprehensive enough to address all of the estate planning issues that matter to you.
- 19. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 You could miss out on the opportunity to control important aspects of your legacy if you make an online will instead of working with an attorney to create a will that is personalized to fulfill your needs and wants
- 20. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 YOU MAY MISS OUT ON OTHER ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS
- 21. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 If you just make a will based on online information, you may never discover other estate planning tools that actually provide you with better outcomes and more protection.
- 22. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 ALTERNATIVES TO ONLINE WILLS
- 23. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 Rather than making a will online, you should work with an experienced estate planning lawyer who can help you make a full and comprehensive estate plan.
- 24. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 GET LEGAL HELP TODAY
- 25. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 To find out more about how you can plan for your legacy and take care of your loved ones after you are gone, contact an attorney today.
- 26. OVERLAND PARK 10740 Nall Avenue, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 385-9400 OKLAHOMA CITY 13913-B Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 843-6100 To learn more or get your specific questions answered CLICK HERE Or Call 405-843-6100 (Oklahoma City) or 913-385-9400 (Kansas City) Today