DRAFTING A WILL

ATTORNEY SERVING SAN DIEGO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

The attorneys at Mellman & Mellman, LLP have years of legal experience, are equipped with the knowledge and skill needed to help with complex estate planning topics. Our firm is committed to helping clients by providing legal representation that is efficient, cost effective, and robust.

We understand that it can be nerve-racking to plan for your future, which is why we are here to provide personalized services and effective counsel. Founding attorneys, Stuart L. Mellman and Juanita Guillen-Mellman, know how to create a will that not only meets your needs, but also allows you to properly plan for the future of your loved ones.

STEPS TO DRAFT A WILL IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

We are well versed in the creation of wills for our clients throughout Southern California. By creating a will, we can help ensure your loved ones receive the assets, care, and direction they need after you pass away. A will is a written document that allows you to designate beneficiaries of your estate and an executor to manage and distribute the estate upon your death.

In your will, you can designate individual(s) to serve as the following:

• Beneficiaries: These are loved ones who will receive your assets following your will’s instructions; they may be relatives, close friends, spouses, or even a charitable organization.
• Guardian: If you have minor children, you can nominate an individual to serve as their guardian until they turn 18 years of age. This person can also be responsible for managing their assets.
• Executor: This is the individual who will be responsible for managing and distributing your estate upon death-this includes paying outstanding debts, handling taxes, and more.

Our firm prepares simple wills, as well as pour-over wills, which are designed to work in unison with a living trust.

BEGIN PLANNING FOR YOUR ESTATE TODAY

No matter your current situation, it is vital you start planning ahead by drafting a legally-sound will. At our firm, we can help ensure that the document abides by all California laws and meets all of your needs, as well as your long-term goals. To talk to our legal team about drafting or changing your will, be sure to contact us now. You can also reach us via telephone until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 619-304-0600.