5 Things An Estate Attorney Can Do, That DIY Estate Planning Services Can’t

Sarah E. Siedentopf
2 min readMay 20, 2022

Several Do-It-Yourself estate planning firms have joined the market in recent years, touting low-cost, computer-generated paperwork. While some firms do offer tools for making your own will, prospective clients should exercise cautious. Estate planning is a complicated area of law, and even a minor error on a do-it-yourself form can have a significant impact on an estate or its beneficiaries. The consequences can be catastrophic and irrevocable. In today’s column, we’ll look at how an attorney may help lead your estate planning process in ways that a do-it-yourself service cannot.

Attorneys are not represented by online DIY estate planning organizations. The websites cannot give legal advice, and some of them advise contacting an attorney if you have any issues. (Due to the complexity of the forms, you are likely to have a few queries.) Guidance is one of the most significant things that an estate planning attorney can give. Attorneys have vast expertise and experience in guiding clients through a wide range of circumstances and challenges. They are aware of the responsibilities that your family and loved ones play in your life and can assist you in making the best selections for your present lifestyle and priorities. Estate planning experts may lead clients through various alternatives, explain all of the legal jargon, and direct you away from potential pitfalls.
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Sarah E. Siedentopf

she an with estate and probate attorney who helps clients wills, trusts, end of life planning, probate, and strategies for avoiding probate