Naggiar Sarif Family Law Attorneys

Our firm was founded to provide unique and personalised legal counsel to those facing family law and divorce issues Naggiar & Sarif Family Law Attorneys We are headquartered in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, however, our firm represents clients throughout Georgia.

Drafting a will is perhaps the last thing you ever want to do. Sadly, for some people it's the one thing that never happens, and once you have passed on it's too late to go back and dictate how you want your estate divided. The one thing to note about last wills and testaments is that they aren't just for rich people. If you have property and assets, you need to determine how what you leave behind is dispersed after your death. Otherwise, your property could be sold or seized to satisfy debts, or people will file lawsuits to obtain your things.

Even if you have only a few thousand dollars in the bank, a will lets people know what you want done with the money after you're gone. Having a will protects your spouse and children from unnecessary legal hassles. Once you have decided to draft one, you should consider hiring a lawyer to assist you. While you might think it's easier to go to your office supply store and purchase the twenty-dollar template, you still need to handle the legal filing of the will. An attorney can assist you through the process.

So now you need a lawyer who specializes in estate law, now what? There are a number of ways you can find the right person for the job. Here are four tips to get you started.

1) Ask for referrals. Ask people you trust to recommend a good attorney to consult. You may wish to speak with your employer or a friend with contacts in the legal community where you live. If a trusted family member has mentioned drafting a will, find out who helped them. Talking about wills may not make you comfortable, but once it's out in the open you'll have an easier time finding somebody.

2) Check regional legal directories. In print and on the Internet, there are places where you'll find contact information for the best lawyers in your city. Many are associated with various "who's who" organizations to help you find what you need.

3) Search firm websites. Hit up a search engine for an estate planning lawyer near you. It's more uncommon these days for a lawyer not to have a website, so browse the first few pages of search results until you find a compatible match.

Explore Related Categories