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Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning — Part 2

Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. Here, we’ll look at how online legal documents can even put your minor children at risk.

Given how far web-based technology has evolved, you might think online legal document services like LegalZoom® and WillsandTrusts.com have advanced to the point where they’re a suitable alternative to having your estate plan prepared by a lawyer.

After all, you’ve been able to prepare and file your taxes online for years, so what makes estate planning so much different? Aren’t lawyers using the very same forms you find on these document websites?

Estate Planning, Kids Protection PlanErica EndykeDecember 3, 2019family protection, estate planning, DIY

Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning — Part 1

Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY) planning services might seem like an enticing bargain.

At first glance, such DIY planning documents might appear to be a quick and inexpensive way to finally cross estate planning off your life’s lengthy to-do list. You know planning for your death and potential incapacity is important, but you just never seem to have time to take care of it.

However, relying on DIY planning documents can actually be worse than having no plan at all—and here’s why:

Estate PlanningErica EndykeNovember 25, 2019Estate Planning, estate plan, DIY