Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo Estate Planning Lawyers

What to Include in Will

While making a will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your assets and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, it is just as important to make sure you know what to include in your will.

Depending on the structure of your family, the types of assets you own and your goals, what to include in a will could differ greatly. At Willis Law, we have extensive experience creating wills for our clients in West Michigan and beyond.

Experienced Attorneys Drafting Wills

The following are some of the things you can include in a will:

  • A description of your estate, including such things as real estate, financial accounts, insurance policies and family heirlooms.
  • The people who will receive specific assets in your estate.
  • Trusts that you wish to establish for your children.
  • A guardian you wish to appoint for your child.
  • Gifts you wish made to charity.
  • The person you wish to serve as the executor of your estate, who carries out the instructions in your will.
  • People whom you choose to disinherit, who might otherwise expect to receive assets from your estate. You cannot disinherit your spouse, unless he or she has agreed to be disinherited in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. In the absence of such an agreement, Michigan law determines the amount of your estate that your spouse would automatically inherit.

Do you really need an attorney? While there are templates and computer software that you can use to write your will without the assistance of a lawyer, these methods have many pitfalls that could be missed until your estate is being settled and it is too late to make changes. Hiring a wills lawyer to guide you through the process costs a little more, but the peace of mind you gain from having help from an experienced professional is priceless.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We have office locations in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Paw Paw for your convenience.

Testimonials

  • Willis Law You can be sure that if we need further advice in the future your office will be our choice.
  • Willis Law I cannot say enough about the professionalism, integrity and honesty and legal acumen I have found in working with the entire staff.
  • Willis Law Words cannot begin to express my gratitude for what you have done regarding my legal matter.
  • Willis Law We have referred you to several family members and friends.
  • Willis Law I've worked with several attorneys in the Kalamazoo area, and Michael is, without a doubt, extraordinary.
  • Willis Law A truly excellent experience from start to finish.
Prev Next
Read More Testimonials

Helping You Achieve the Best Possible Outcome

  • Roots from a Judge

    Sons of former judges, our firm’s co-founders are deeply rooted in our community and have been exposed to the law from a young age.

  • Service to Others

    We demonstrate compassion and consideration for others, putting your needs or desires ahead of our own to treat you the way you appreciate being treated.

  • Integrity, Honesty, & Accountability

    Willis Law adheres to a code of moral and ethical standards, is truthful in all things, and takes responsibility for our actions.

  • Empathy & Kindness

    We are considerate to exemplify good work ethics. Our lawyers strive to actively participate and engage in your feelings or ideas.

  • Excellence

    Our results and behavior represent the standard to which others should strive. We conduct ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

  • Dependability

    We are dependable, adhere to scheduled work hours, are considerate of needs in planning time off, consistently follow policies and procedures, and exemplify good work ethics.

  • Professionalism

    We demonstrate a professional attitude, appearance, and approach, seek personal and professional improvement, and initiate opportunities to improve contributions to the firm.

  • Commitment, Dedication, & Loyalty

    We demonstrate an allegiance and faithfulness with a determination toward a common goal of attaining excellence in service. We actively promote the firm and its values.

Contact Us Today

    • Please enter your name.
    • This isn't a valid phone number.
    • Please enter your email address.
      This isn't a valid email address.
    • Please make a selection.
    • Please enter a message.
E-mail Disclaimer: Please be advised that contacting Willis Law or one of its attorneys by email does not constitute establishing an attorney-client relationship or otherwise confidential relationship between you and the Firm. Please do not give us any information you regard as confidential until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established. Do you wish to proceed?
Put Us On Your Side