If I want to leave my assets and property to my son what type of Will would I need?
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If I want to leave my assets and property to my son what type of Will would I need?
Asked on January 7, 2016 under Estate Planning, Louisiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
There are no different "kinds" of wills: there are just wills. Yours can be very straightforward, since you apparently are simply leaving everying to one person. I'd also recommend appointing him as the executor, so he can control the process--since he's the only one with something at stake, it makes sense to let him handle probate.
The tricky part with wills is just making sure they are witnessed, signed, and notarized properly, since an error there can invalidate the will. Lawyers can draft and take care of the witnesses, notarization, etc. of simple wills for, usually, around $300 - $500; it's worth that expense to make sure this done correctly. (You can and should ask attorneys for their prices before hiring one.) Let a lawyer handle this for you; get multiple duplicate originals of the will executed, and leave one with the lawyer, put one in a safe or safety deposit box, and give one to your son.
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