Each state has its own requirements for a valid will. In some states, such as California and Nevada, holographic or handwritten wills are considered valid. Usually such states require holographic wills to be signed and dated. However, in other states such as New York and Ohio holographic wills are not allowed. For drafting a valid will in New York it is important for people to consult with a lawyer who is knowledgeable and helpful. Experienced lawyers are familiar with the standard procedure and will assist you in drafting a legally binding will. Their goal is to make all of their clients feel confident that their estate is distributed according to their wishes. If a client’s first language is not English, lawyers often try to work with a translator who facilitates written and verbal communications. They can ask their questions through an interpreter. People in New York often ask lawyers who focus on wills and trusts whether it is necessary for them to write a will if they are not affluent. The short answer is “yes” for the following reasons:
1.A will allows people to appoint a guardian over their minor children. Even those who do not have a lot of assets might prefer to write a will to control who will take care of their kids.
2.Without a will the inheritance laws of New York will decide how the assets are distributed.
3.In some cases writing a will helps couples save on estate taxes.
Additionally, some people ask why they should contact an estate planning attorney rather than writing their will on their own. In general, a person who writes a will should follow specific execution instructions. Failure to do so will invalidate a will. Experienced lawyers in New York who handle matters related to wills and estate always discuss a client’s current family and financial situation. They also try to accommodate the special needs of clients. For instance, they seek professional translation services when a client who does not speak English fluently contacts them. Estate and trust lawyers who practice in New York and New Jersey or other ethnically diverse states usually collaborate with companies that specialize in legal translations.
They expect to get clients who prefer to discuss their situation and goals in their native language. Translation companies that focus on legal document translation and interpretation services are ready to assist lawyers who work with non-English speakers. California Center for Translation & Interpretation relies on good translators to translate legal documents. Our translators are comfortable translating various types of documents and providing interpretation services over there phone. We encourage lawyers whose area of specialty is estate planning to contact us about our legal document translation and interpretation services. You can scan and email us wills or supplementary estate planning documents. Our skilled translators and professional proofreaders will do their best to deliver impressive translations.
