Most people assume that estate planning is something that takes countless hours with an attorney and months to complete. In reality, the amount of time you will likely spend creating an estate plan is less than the time it takes to watch a football game.
While it does take your attorney time to create your estate plan, the total amount of time that you will spend in meetings is typically just a couple of hours. The biggest “time hurdle” is often just making decisions (like who you’d want as a guardian or executor), and not the process itself.
Don’t believe us? Here are a few reasons why estate planning can be quick and easy!
1. You’re Probably More Prepared Than You Realize
Much of the “information gathering” people dread (bank accounts, deeds etc) is already organized through online banking, retirement accounts, or insurance paperwork. A good attorney will guide you on exactly what’s needed, so you’re not having to go on a scavenger hunt for things that you do not need.
At Linville Estate Law, we gather the information that we need through a quick online intake questionnaire. It just takes about 15 minutes to complete.
“It was a painless process that went quickly and smoothly. I am so glad my family won’t have to deal with probate.” -Deb
2. Most of the Work Isn’t Yours
Once you’ve made key decisions, your attorney will do the heavy lifting — drafting your plan, making it legally valid, and explaining them in plain English. In fact, once you have made a few decisions, all that is left for you to do is to simply review and sign the completed plan.
Also, don’t worry about needing to know legal jargon or “figure it all out” before you begin. Your attorney will make sure that you understand everything and get every question answered.
“It was a very well-organized process and didn’t take nearly as much time and debate as I thought that it would.” -Chris
3. You Don’t Have to Do Everything at Once
Estate planning can feel overwhelming because people imagine a massive checklist. The truth is: you can start small.
Even just completing a simple will plan puts you miles ahead of where you were. You can always add onto your estate plan in years to come, but it is better to have something in place than nothing!
“From beginning to end working with Linville Estate Law was the right choice. … It was worth the time and money to have their team handle everything.” -Brian
Want a glimpse into what it’s like to work with Linville Estate Law?
- Step One: Discover
- One, free 15-minute phone call will start the process of understanding your situation and goals.
- Step Two: Plan
- Walk through all the key details and information with an attorney to craft your plan.
- Step Three: Sign
- After our team has created your plan and you’ve reviewed it, you’ll sign off on your plan with an in-house notary team member to make your plan official!
We’ve taken hundreds of clients through our proven process to create plans that are effective without taking endless hours of your time.
The single best thing you can do to begin the estate planning process is to book a free call! If you have 15 minutes you will be well on your way to having your estate plan completed. Click here to schedule your free discovery call.
