How to Update Your Will in Minnesota
Life can change quickly, and sometimes it’s necessary to update your will to reassign assets or guardianship of your children. Updating a document of this nature can come with complexities that may frustrate you. That’s why Clarence Patterson is here to help you make any necessary changes with ease.
Clarence handles every case himself, so you don’t need to worry about any middle men or time-consuming communication struggles. He offers patience, professionalism, and empathy to ensure you have no trouble while updating your will. The Law Office of Clarence Patterson can help you make changes to your will the right way without demanding outrageous fees.
Common Reasons for Updating a Will
We help people update their wills for several reasons. Here are some of the most common:
- Change in marital status
- New children or grandchildren
- Assets change substantially
- Death in the family
- Serious relationship shifts with current heirs
- Change in state of residence
We know that some of these circumstances can be hard to deal with, and it’s normal to feel weary when completing this process. Clarence Patterson understands the gravity of these situations and provides the utmost compassion when helping you complete your necessary updates.
Ways to Update a Will in Minnesota
There are two primary ways somebody can update their will in Minnesota. These methods are:
- Writing a New Will: If you have quite a few changes, you can write and sign a new will with two witnesses present. In this new will, you must state that you revoke all previous wills. Simply crossing off specific language in your existing document won’t work and raises an entirely new set of issues. This is the preferred method, as it avoids complications down the road.
- Adding a Codicil: A codicil is an amendment you can add to the will. This may be helpful for adding or removing arrangements and appointing a new executor to carry out your wishes. It can get complicated if not done correctly, though.
Why You Should Work with an Estate Planning Attorney to Update Your Will
It’s an intricate process to update your will in Minnesota, and one wrong move could cause chaos for your beneficiaries. Clarence Patterson will help you follow the right process to update your will with no issues.
He has years worth of estate planning knowledge to guide you and answer any questions you may have. Working with the Law Office of Clarence Patterson helps you avoid timely and costly mistakes while updating your will.
Work with an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Minnesota
At the Law Office of Clarence Patterson III, our team is dedicated to helping and representing you. You will have an experienced attorney who is easily accessible, patient, tech savvy and efficient so that you can save on attorney costs.
Our firm primarily serves the areas of Ramsey County, Washington County, Hennepin County, Dakota County and other areas around Minnesota. If you are in need of an experienced estate planning attorney in Minnesota to update your will, please contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.
