Aretha Franklin “Never Got Around” to Doing a Will and Trust

When you pass away without a Last Will and Testament, the state you live in has default rules for what happens to your property that don’t always align with what you desire to happen after your passing.  A Last Will and Testament and, in some cases, a Trust make sure your wishes are followed and reduce the likelihood that your family will deal with painful disagreements after your passing.  Unfortunately, many individuals think about getting a Will in place, but simply never get around to it.  Aretha Franklin passed on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76, without ever preparing a Will or a Trust to set out her wishes in dividing her estate, despite repeated requests from her business attorney to complete this important step for her family.  Read more here: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/22/entertainment/aretha-franklin-will/index.html.

To ensure your desires are followed if you unexpectedly pass away, a Will is necessary.  Please contact me to prepare a plan for your family’s future and give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your wishes will be carried out after your passing.  I would love to speak with you about your specific situation and answer any questions you may have about preparing an estate plan.

This blog does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney client relationship.  This is for general information purposes as in most legal situations the facts and terms of an agreement between the parties can affect the results.