Will Services

Professional Will Services From an Experienced Will Attorney

Planning your estate begins with a clear and well-prepared will. At 855 Get A Will, we help individuals and families in New York understand their options and create wills that reflect their wishes, priorities, and estate planning goals.

Working with an experienced will attorney can help you understand the requirements for creating and properly executing your will and make informed decisions about your estate plan.

Our Will Services

Our team provides will-related estate planning services for individuals, couples, and families throughout New York. An experienced will lawyer can help you understand your options and prepare a will based on your circumstances, wishes, and estate planning goals.

Last Will and Testament Drafting

We help prepare a Last Will and Testament that reflects your wishes regarding beneficiaries, your executor, and the distribution of your assets. A will attorney can help you understand the applicable New York requirements and the considerations involved in preparing and properly executing your will.

Joint and Mirror Wills for Couples

Married couples and partners often want their wills to work together. We prepare mirror wills that reflect shared goals, such as leaving assets to each other first and then to children or other beneficiaries.

Guardianship Nominations for Minor Children

Parents can use a will to name a guardian for their children. We help you include clear guardianship provisions, so your children are cared for by someone you trust.

Wills Including Testamentary Trusts

If you want to manage how and when a beneficiary receives an inheritance, a will can establish a trust that takes effect after death. This is useful for young beneficiaries, family members with special needs, or anyone who benefits from structured distributions.

Will Reviews, Updates, and Amendments

Marriage, divorce, a new child, a move, or a change in finances can all affect your plan. We review existing wills and prepare updates or codicils so your document stays accurate.

Pour-Over Wills

For clients with a living trust, we prepare pour-over wills that transfer any assets left outside the trust into it at death.

Benefits of Working With a Will Lawyer in New York

Professional legal help offers advantages that do-it-yourself forms often cannot.

Legal accuracy: Your will is prepared to meet New York's requirements for validity.
Clear language: Precise wording reduces the risk of ambiguity or challenges.
Personalized planning: Your family situation, assets, and goals shape every provision.
Proper execution: New York requires specific signing and witnessing steps, and we guide you through them.
Peace of mind: You know your wishes are documented and your loved ones are provided for.

Our Will Preparation Process

Our will preparation process is designed to make estate planning clear, organized, and straightforward from the initial consultation through final execution. A will attorney can guide you through each stage and help you understand your options.

Initial Consultation

We discuss your family, assets, and goals, including who you want to inherit, who should serve as executor, and whether you have children who need a guardian.

Document Drafting

Based on your information, we draft a will designed for your circumstances and New York law.

Review and Revisions

You review the draft, ask questions, and request changes until it reflects your intentions.

Signing and Execution

New York generally requires that a will be signed by the person making it and witnessed by at least two people who watch the signing. We coordinate this step so the will is executed correctly.

Safekeeping and Future Updates

We advise you on where to store the original will and when to revisit it as your life changes.

Why Professional Legal Assistance Matters

A will that is unclear, outdated, or not properly executed can create complications during the estate administration process. Common considerations include beneficiary designations, executor appointments, guardianship provisions, and applicable signing requirements.

An experienced will attorney can help you understand these considerations and prepare a will that reflects your wishes and estate planning goals. Professional guidance may be especially valuable if you own real estate, have a blended family, own a business, have children from prior relationships, or want to provide for a charity or a person with special needs.

Who Should Have a Will?

Adults may consider creating a will when they have assets, dependents, family responsibilities, or specific wishes for how their property should be handled after death. Homeowners, parents, business owners, individuals with significant assets, and people with specific inheritance wishes may all benefit from understanding their estate planning options.

An experienced will lawyer can help you understand whether a will is appropriate for your circumstances and what you may want to include.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wills in New York

What does a will lawyer in New York do?

A will lawyer drafts your will, ensures it meets New York legal requirements, advises on distributing assets and naming an executor and guardian, and guides you through proper signing.

Do I need a lawyer to make a will in New York?

New York does not require a lawyer, but professional help reduces the risk of errors, unclear language, or improper execution that could make a will invalid or open to challenge.

What makes a will legally valid in New York?

The person making the will must be at least 18 and of sound mind, sign the document, and have it witnessed by at least two people who sign as witnesses.

What happens if I die without a will in New York?

Your assets are distributed according to state intestacy laws, typically to a spouse and children or other close relatives, regardless of your personal wishes.

Start Your Will With 855 Get A Will

Whether you are creating your first will or updating an existing one, 855 Get A Will provides clear guidance and dependable legal support. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward protecting your family’s future.